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For other uses, see Free software (disambiguation).

Not to be confused with Freeware (proprietary software with no monetary cost) or open-source software (a related but weaker category).

For a broader coverage related to this topic, see Free software movement.

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Free software, freedom-respecting software, or software libre is computer software distributed under terms that allow the software users to run the software for any purpose as well as to study, change, and distribute the software and any adapted versions. Free software is a matter of liberty, not price: users, individually or collectively, are free to do what they want with it, including the freedom to redistribute the software free of charge, or to sell it, or charge for related services such as support or warranty for profit.

The right to study and modify software entails availability of the software source code to its users. While this right is often called 'access to source code', the Free Software Foundation recommends to avoid using the word 'access' in this context because it is misleading and may make people believe that they may have a copy of the source code unconditionally. This right is only conditional on the person actually having a copy of the software, i.e. being a software user.

Safe Software began in a basement in 1993. Our co-founders Don and Dale didn't start out with a business plan, but they did have a desire to help forestry companies exchange maps with the government. Since then, Safe has grown to 130+ team members and 400+ partners worldwide. We've been on a mission to help people free their data ever since. We're continuing to expand what’s possible with FME, the data integration software with the best spatial support in the world. FME helps organizations connect applications, transform data, and automate workflows - all from a powerful drag-and-drop interface. Interested in joining our team? We're looking for developers, support specialists, and more. Browse our current openings and learn about our culture at safe.com/careers