Antivirus Software and Malware Types

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What is software piracy?

Unauthorized use of somebody else's work

What is a software license agreement?

A legal instrument governing the use or redistribution of software

What is a product ID or product key used for in software licensing?

To authenticate the software license

What do patents protect in proprietary software?

The way the program makes a computer work and the program's design features Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of proprietary software?

Billing systems software in supermarkets, Scientific software, Windows, Microsoft Office suite, Logic music creation software Signup and view all the answers

What are the advantages of proprietary software?

Software is created for specific needs, developed to run on specific computer hardware, and can be integrated Signup and view all the answers

Why is software piracy harmful?

It deprives developers of rightful compensation for their work Signup and view all the answers

How does a software license agreement benefit both developers and users?

Developers can protect their intellectual property while users gain legal access to the software Signup and view all the answers

What restrictions are typically imposed by proprietary software developers?

Users cannot change or adapt the program, nor resell the original program or its source code Signup and view all the answers

How does proprietary software ensure quality and compatibility?

By being specifically designed for a particular purpose and optimized for certain hardware Signup and view all the answers

Software Piracy

Using software without permission from the owner.

Software License Agreement

A legal document that outlines how software can be used and distributed.