"sourceware" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-sourceware.wav
Etymology: From source + -ware. Etymology templates: {{af|en|source|-ware|id2=software}} source + -ware Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} sourceware (uncountable)
  1. (software, dated) A precursor of open source software. Tags: dated, uncountable Categories (topical): Software
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