FOSS

What Does FOSS Mean in a Text?

FOSS means "Free and Open Source Software."

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When I write FOSS, I mean this:

meaning of FOSS

"Free and Open Source Software"

Summary of Key Points

"Free and Open Source Software" is the most common definition for FOSS on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
FOSS
Definition:Free and Open Source Software
Type:Acronym
Guessability:guessability level 4
4: Difficult to guess
Typical Users:typical user

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Example of FOSS Used in a Text

FOSS
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