COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

Detailed explanation-1: -The main difference between freeware and free software is that free software is released under a license that allows users to change and distribute the software, whereas freeware is copyrighted and cannot be modified or distributed.

Detailed explanation-2: -Freeware is also distributed at minimal cost, but in this case the authors do not expect payment for their work. Typically, freeware programs are small utilities or incomplete programs that authors release for their potential benefit to others, but without support.

Detailed explanation-3: -Freeware is any software that is distributed for use at a price of zero. However, freeware may not be “free software". The Free Software Foundation defines free software as software that gives its users the freedom to share, study and modify it.

Detailed explanation-4: -That means that the owner of a copyright holds the exclusive right to reproduce and distribute his or her work. For software this means it is illegal to copy or distribute software, or its documentation, without the permission of the copyright holder.