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Sometimes yes, sometimes no. Making something shareware doesn't automatically remove copyright restrictions on it, it just gives people a license to use and share it as they like. Any "about" file or "readme" or similar documentation will spell out the creator's expectations.
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What is a copyright software that is distributed at no cost for a trial period only?
Shareware
Would a shareware producer retain the copyright to the product?
Sure. The copyright owner of something can do with it as he or she pleases, and if that means giving copies away for free, that's fine.
Which copyright software you must pay for before use?
Nearly all of it. Shareware and Freeware would be exceptions.
What is the software that has no copyright restriction?
It is usually called "open source" software.
How does shareware and freeware software avoid copyright issues?
The majority of shareware and freeware programs are still protected by copyright, but the rightsholder has attached a broad license allowing free distribution, sometimes with certain limitations. The rightsholder may choose to reserve certain rights, such as the right to alter the program or create derivative works.
What is Software that can be downloaded of copied if you pay a small fee to the copyright holder called?
Commercial software, shareware, any number of things.
Is copyright law broken if one distributes without modification software that is free to download and why?
It depends on the license provided by the copyright holder. Many apps distributed as "shareware" still request that users download it directly from the original source, as a method of tracking.
What is software that can be given away free but the author owns the copyright?
Shareware can be distributed without a license from the copyright holder. Works given Creative Commons licenses can also be shared, and in some cases even altered, without specific permission from the creator, depending on the type of license.
What are the laws surrounding copying software?
Software is one of the few things protected by both copyright law and patent law. Unless the software is freeware or shareware, or you have a license to copy it, you are limited to one installation.
If George downloads a shareware game from an Internet site and copies it to give to his friend has George violated copyright?
Not unless it is specifically prohibited by the game's manufacturer. Shareware users are generally encouraged to give copies to others. However, if he has given a copy to his friend, George obviously likes the game, and he is under a moral obligation to contribute some money to the makers.
What is a shareware?
Shareware is free software that may be distributed after which a fee may be requested for continued use.
How do you download a shareware?
I usually download shareware from the website below. More than 20000 sharewares are on the website.
