FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

APPLICATION SYSTEM SOFTWARE

APPLICATION SOFTWARE FOR PERSONAL ENTERPRISE WORKGROUP OBJECTIVES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Software that is available free of charge and often distributed informally for evaluation, after which a fee may be requested for continued use
A
in-app purchases
B
freeware
C
shareware
D
applications
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -share·ware / ˈshe(ə)rˌwe(ə)r/ • n. Comput. software that is available free of charge and often distributed informally for evaluation, after which a fee may be requested for continued use.

Detailed explanation-2: -Freeware is copyrighted software that is available at no cost for unlimited usage. The developer retains all rights to the program and controls distribution. Users can sometimes purchase additional services or options.

Detailed explanation-3: -Shareware software is distributed at low (or sometimes no) cost, but usually requires payment and registration for full legal use. Copies are distributed on a trial basis. You are free to test the software, see if it matches your needs, and decide whether it’s a good value.

Detailed explanation-4: -Freeware refers to software that anyone can download from the Internet and use for free. Sharewares give users a chance to try the software before buying it. The term freeware was first used by Andrew Fluegelman in 1982, when he wanted to sell a communications program named PC-Talk.

Detailed explanation-5: -Shareware is a software that is freely distributed to users on a trial basis. It usually comes with a time limit and when the time limit expires, the user is asked to pay for the continued services.

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