public domain
Definition
Non-copyrighted intellectual property (such as computer software, designs, literature, lyrics, music) that can be copied and freely distributed (but not sold) by anyone without payment or permission. In computer industry, putting a program or technology in public domain is often a part of competitive strategy to achieve quick and widespread market penetration, or to prevent other firms from earning revenue from their own copyrighted (proprietary) products.
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