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CE
Abbreviation for Community Edition
In short and in plain language
In software, CE stands for Community Edition.
It is the free base version of a program with open code. For shop systems, it usually has the core functions. Paid versions add more functions and support.
For a business, the choice of version can change what it pays for the licence. It can also change which functions it gets.
Definition
In software, CE stands for Community Edition, the freely available base edition of an open-source product. For shop systems it usually contains the core functions, while paid editions add further features and support. For a business, the choice of edition can affect licence costs and the range of functions.