"FreeBSD" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: 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. Categories (topical): Computing Hypernyms: BSD Related terms: The FreeBSD Project

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