"FreeBSD" meaning in English

See FreeBSD in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: From free + BSD. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|free|BSD}} free + BSD Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} FreeBSD
  1. (computing) A Unix-like operating system that is derived from Berkeley Software Distribution (BSD), notable for having the largest following in the BSD community. Hypernyms: BSD Related terms: The FreeBSD Project
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