What Does FOSS Mean in a Text?
The Quick Answer
When used in a text, FOSS means "Free and Open Source Software." While this is its most common meaning in texting, be aware that it is a rare term, and it might mean something else. If our meaning does not fit, give the context of your conversation a name (e.g., love, sport, space, astronomy) and include it in your search term.Image for FOSS
When I write FOSS, I mean this:
"Free and Open Source Software"
Summary of Key Points
"Free and Open Source Software" is, by far, the most common meaning for FOSS when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.)| FOSS | |
|---|---|
| Definition: | Free and Open Source Software |
| Type: | Acronym |
| Guessability: |  4: Difficult to guess |
| Typical Users: |  Adults and Teenagers |
Example of FOSS Used in a Text
FOSS
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