FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

APPLICATION SYSTEM SOFTWARE

WHAT IS COMPUTER SOFTWARE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which statement is true about a software license?
A
It allows unlimited duplication and distribution.
B
It is considered an contract between an author and a user
C
It allows users to sell for a profit after making any changes or improvements they want.
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A software license is a document that states the rights of the developer and user of a piece of software. It defines how the software can be used and how it will be paid for.

Detailed explanation-2: -What is a EULA? A EULA is a legal contract between you and the software publisher. It spells out the terms and conditions for using the software. For instance, it might say you can only install the software on one computer for your personal use, a fairly common stipulation.

Detailed explanation-3: -GNU/LGPL – GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL) Under an LGPL license, developers have rights to link to open source libraries within their own software. Resulting code can be licensed under any other type of license – even proprietary – when projects are compiled or linked to include an LGPL-licensed library.

Detailed explanation-4: -A software license agreement is the legal contract between the licensor and/or author and the purchaser of a piece of software which establishes the purchaser’s rights. A software license agreement details how and when the software can be used, and provides any restrictions that are imposed on the software.

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