1 definition by br1mst0ne
When literally translated from Spanish, means "free".
Generally (outside of Spanish) used to refer to free (or FOSS) software (especially by GNU or the FSF).
Does NOT mean the same as "gratis" when referring to free software (gratis means truly free without any restrictions, libre means no charge plus some re-use rights/restrictions).
Generally (outside of Spanish) used to refer to free (or FOSS) software (especially by GNU or the FSF).
Does NOT mean the same as "gratis" when referring to free software (gratis means truly free without any restrictions, libre means no charge plus some re-use rights/restrictions).
"We sometimes call it "libre software," borrowing the French or Spanish word for "free" as in freedom, to show we do not mean the software is gratis." ~ excerpt from a statement by the FSF
by br1mst0ne August 18, 2019