An open-source Unix-like operating system derived from Berkeley Software Distribution (BSD). It emphasizes security, performance, and advanced networking capabilities.
Compound of 'free' (as in freedom and cost) and 'BSD' (Berkeley Software Distribution). BSD originated at UC Berkeley in the 1970s-80s as enhancements to AT&T Unix, with FreeBSD emerging in 1993 as a freely redistributable version.
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