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With this research, will describe the characteristics of free software and its legal implications. In this scenario, it is not unaware of the intellectual effort of those producing technology (hardware, software, expertise, among others). Except that is practiced has been distorted by creating risks to keep its knowledge and access to a select group of hegemony. As a result, today there is a possibility that through general public license rights to be enshrined authors, in a framework of greater flexibility (copyleft). The methodology is descriptive - explanatory, with a review Bibliographic and library records on the subject. It was also consulted Foundation for Science and Technology (FUNDACITE ZULIA), through the Mission Science. Concluded that free software is an opportunity to democratize access to information in developing countries, remains a challenge for the software developer. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper addresses some considerations about the free software, their opportunities but also its challenges, while sets out the legal framework for this figure since its implementation in Venezuela. It has used a methodology narrative - explanatory, based on the review and bibliographic in conjunction with national legislation on the subject. It was also consult FUNDACITE ZULIA, through the Mission Science. Concluded that free software is an opportunity to develop programs that address particular needs, and there are those who believe it is a particularly useful tool to democratize access to information in developing countries, however, raised the realities of a digital divide between in developing countries and developing countries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]