FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

APPLICATION SYSTEM SOFTWARE

WHAT IS COMPUTER SOFTWARE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Define Freeware
A
Applications are free applications that a user can download fromthe Internet directly
B
Applications can be downloaded from the Internet directly and used without any restrictions
C
Is the method of ensuring that all original work, and all the derivative works created from it, are kept free and open.
D
Applications are free applications that a user can download fromthe Internet directly
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Freeware refers to software that requires no paid licenses to use the application, no fees or donations, no restrictions on how many times you can download or open the program, and no expiration date.

Detailed explanation-2: -Freeware (not to be confused with free software) is a type of proprietary software that is released without charge to the public. Depending on the freeware’s copyright, you may or may not be able to reuse it in software you’re developing.

Detailed explanation-3: -freeware, software that is typically proprietary and is offered at no cost to users. Its legal use is dictated by the license under which a piece of freeware is released. Common restrictions include prohibitions against modifying, copying, making derivative works from, reverse engineering, or selling the software.

Detailed explanation-4: -Freeware is in contrast to commercial software, which is typically sold for profit, but might be distributed for a business or commercial purpose in the aim to expand the marketshare of a “premium” product. Popular examples of closed-source freeware include Adobe Reader, Free Studio and Skype.

Detailed explanation-5: -Public domain software It is released without any conditions upon its use, and may be used without restriction.

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