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shareware is a licensed product and only documentation is available but in any case you have to purchase. but on the other hand, freeware is a trial basis/or free of cost . shareware is a licensed product and only documentation is available but in any case you have to purchase. but on the other hand, freeware is a trial basis/or free of cost . Both are programs. Freeware is free forever where shareware may ask for a voluntary donation or upgrade to a "premium" version of the program.
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∙ 14y ago
Wiki User
∙ 12y agoThe terms aren't entirely orthogonal.
"Freeware" generally means the software is available at no charge. Freeware is not necessarily in the public domain; the author may choose to give it away for free but wish to retain copyright... to prevent it from being sold by a third party, for example, or to insist that modified copies cannot be distributed because the author wants to retain some kind of quality control.
Public domain software is unencumbered by any restrictions (save those legal restrictions that a government may impose; for example, in the US it's technically illegal to export certain types of software, such as cryptography programs, to certain specific countries).
"Shareware" is software in which the copyright is retained by the author, who intends to charge some (usually modest) amount for it, but where users are allowed to try the software to see if it meets their needs before paying for it.
Whether a particular piece of software is considered freeware or shareware can be a matter of opinion. Some people consider software that requests users send the author a postcard to be "shareware", others consider it "freeware" if it's worded as a request rather than a requirement.
Public domain software is free is available at no cost
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∙ 14y agoFreeware is software which, while it may be copyrighted, is free to use for anyone who wishes to. Many times the creator still owns the rights to the software, but chooses to release it for free. Open-source software is usually available as freeware, but users are also encouraged to modify the software on certain conditions. There are many different types of licenses that freeware and open source software is released under which give creators various controls over how their software is used and/or modified, but still allows it to be modified by users. GPL (Gnu Public License) is one example.
Shareware software is copyrighted software which is offered as a demo, but may require the user to purchase it in order to remove usage restrictions or to access advanced features. In this case the creator usually seeks to give users a demonstration of their software, and then pay to unlock continued use or extra features.
Public domain is any type of media or information which has lost its copyright or was never covered by any kind of copyright. Public domain software may well have once been a commercial product (boxware), shareware, or freeware but for some reason the copyright has either expired or has been nullified in some other way. It may also be software which was released anonymously or in some cases produced specifically for the public domain.
So, in a nutshell
Freeware - copyrighted but free
Shareware - copyrighted and sometimes free
Public domain - not copyrighted at all To find more about public domain see [http://www.public-domain-image.com/public_domain/public_domain.html Public Domain Definition]
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What do you call a program or group of programs that is created by a community of developers and is made available to the public for free?
Freeware - or shareware.
What is feeware?
Freeware is usually referred to software that has been made available to the general public at no cost as long as the user agrees with the creators terms of license. Open source programs are also called freeware programs and are licensed under GNU agreement. Open Source/ Freeware programmers may encourage users to distribute the piece of software as long as it is done without any fee. Shareware on the other hand are softwares that must be purchased after a certain length trial period expires.
Which primary domain gets impacted if unauthorized acess from public internet?
WAN Domain
What was the first public domain document on the Internet?
The first posted document was the declaration of independence in December 1971.
What is meant by CA Domain when it comes to computers?
A CA domain is known as an entity that issue digital certificates. These digital certificates certifies the ownership of a public key by the names subjects of the certificate.
What do you call a program or group of programs that is created by a community of developers and is made available to the public for free?
Freeware - or shareware.
What has the author Stephen Krajewski written?
Stephen Krajewski has written: 'The Torma contouring primer' 'Public Domain Software for Earth Scientists, August 1994' 'Reserve calculations using public domain and shareware software' 'A variogram primer'
1 Software programs that allow you to legally copy files and give them away at no cost are called?
Freeware. Actually it is public domain.
What are 4 alternative methods of installing a software program on a computer Describe?
Open source: Available to the public for free. Freeware: Copyrighted software for free. Shareware: Software made on a trial basis. Bundleware: Software included with the purchase of a new computer.
What is meant by freeware and shareware?
Freeware is free software. The creator of freeware will often retain copyright on the work (unlike open source software) but allows the software to be distributed and used free of charge. Shareware can also be distributed freely but the creator asks that if the user of the software finds it useful they make a small payment. The payment will often activate additional features in the software as an incentive to encourage payment.
What is feeware?
Freeware is usually referred to software that has been made available to the general public at no cost as long as the user agrees with the creators terms of license. Open source programs are also called freeware programs and are licensed under GNU agreement. Open Source/ Freeware programmers may encourage users to distribute the piece of software as long as it is done without any fee. Shareware on the other hand are softwares that must be purchased after a certain length trial period expires.
What are the similarities between open source and proprietary software?
· Successful open source systems still rely on a core group who is responsible for the development of software and control changes to the software. · The open source development has the same development procedure like other types of development
Where can one find pictures of puppies that are considered to be public domain?
One can find pictures of puppies that are considered to be in the public domain on public domain picture collection websites. These are a few of those: Wikimedia, PublicPhoto, Pixabay, PD photo, Photos Public Domain, Picdrome, Alegri Photos, Free Photo Gallery, Public-Domain-Photos, 4Free Photos, Free Stock Image Site, Public Domain Files,Public Domain Depot, Open Galleries, Free Images Collection, Free Digital Photos, Public Domain Photo, Project Public Domain Pictures.
When was Union for the Public Domain created?
Union for the Public Domain was created in 1996.
.Is Shenandoah folk song public domain?
Yes, Shenandoah is public domain.
When was Center for the Public Domain created?
Center for the Public Domain was created in 1999.
Where would one get access to public domain pictures?
Public Domain pictures are images, photographs, or pieces of art that are free from copyright regulation; this makes them public domain. Companies such as Public Domain Image and Public Domain Pictures offer access to images for free. Other great companies are USA government website, as many of their images are public domain, and PD Images.
