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License-free software

License-free software is software that can be used for free, without paying for a license. This means you don't need to buy a subscription or special permission from the company that makes it in order to use it. Many computer programs are available for free, and can be downloaded, installed and used on your computer from the internet. Often, license-free software can be changed, improved or shared with others by the people who use it.
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