Software that is freely distributed, along with the code underlying the program, so that people can access the code to improve it is known as ________.
A)legacy software
B)proprietary software
C)open source software
D)firmware

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Open source software is freely distributed along with the code so that people can access and improve it. Legacy software refers to outdated software that is no longer supported or updated. Proprietary software is owned by a company or individual and its source code is not released to the public. Firmware is a type of software that is embedded in hardware devices.

Software That Is Freely Distributed, Along with the Code Underlying