What is the name given to the software which can be legally compiled and often used for free?

A Shareware program
B Public domain program
C Firmware program
D Mindware
E None of the above

Correct Answer: Public domain program

Public-domain software (program) refers to any program that is not copyrighted. Public-domain software (program) is free and can be used without restrictions. The term public-domain software is often used incorrectly to include freeware, free software that is nevertheless copyrighted.
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