Software Licensing

What is software licensing?

• A method of software testing

• A type of computer hardware

• Legal agreement between software creator and end user

• A process of software development

What are the different types of software licenses?

• closed source licenses, free licenses, shareware licenses

• open source licenses, proprietary licenses, permissive licenses, copyleft licenses, and dual licenses

• public domain licenses, trial licenses, freeware licenses

• commercial licenses, academic licenses, freemium licenses

What is the purpose of software licensing?

• To limit the number of users who can access the software.

• To protect intellectual property rights and ensure compliance with terms and conditions.

• To generate revenue for the software company.

• To prevent unauthorized use of the software.

What is open source software?

• Open source software is software that is only available for a limited time.

• Open source software is software that can only be used by a single user.

• Open source software is software that is developed and owned by a single company.

• Open source software is software that is released with a license that allows users to freely use, modify, and distribute the software's source code.

What are the advantages of open source software?

• Open source software is more expensive than proprietary software

• Open source software is less flexible than proprietary software

• Open source software has several advantages such as cost-effectiveness, flexibility, security, community support, and customization options.

• Open source software is less secure than proprietary software

What is proprietary software?

• Software that is freely available to the public.

• Software that is developed by multiple companies.

• Software that is not protected by any form of intellectual property rights.

• Software owned by a company or individual and protected by copyright or trade secrets.

What are the advantages of proprietary software?

• Limited customization, higher cost, lack of transparency

• Better support, enhanced security, tailored features

What is the difference between freeware and shareware?

• Freeware and shareware are the same thing.

• Freeware is free, while shareware requires payment.

• Freeware is more expensive than shareware.

• Freeware is only available for a limited time, while shareware is always free.

What is the GNU General Public License (GPL)?

• The GNU General Public License (GPL) is a free software license.

• The GNU General Public License (GPL) is a license for non-software products.

• The GNU General Public License (GPL) is a hardware license.

• The GNU General Public License (GPL) is a proprietary software license.

What are the key considerations when choosing a software license?

• Cost, popularity, user interface

• Hardware requirements, software version, customer support

• Color scheme, font style, website layout

• Intended use, control and freedom, compatibility, legal and business considerations