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What is the main requirement if you decide to continue using software after a trial period?
What is the main requirement if you decide to continue using software after a trial period?
- Continue using without registration
- Register it, usually for a fee (correct)
- Register it for free
- Uninstall it
Who typically holds the copyright for shareware and freeware software?
Who typically holds the copyright for shareware and freeware software?
- Computer manufacturer
- Internet service provider
- Developer (correct)
- End-user
What does an open source license allow other programmers to do?
What does an open source license allow other programmers to do?
- Distribute the software without any restrictions
- Redesign the software for prohibited use
- Sell the software for personal gain
- Investigate the program and make it more stable and useful (correct)
What is the primary goal of providing freeware?
What is the primary goal of providing freeware?
Under what conditions might shareware or freeware be restricted in use?
Under what conditions might shareware or freeware be restricted in use?
Which type of software is often sold or distributed as suites like Microsoft Office or Open Office?
Which type of software is often sold or distributed as suites like Microsoft Office or Open Office?
What type of licensing model involves organizations paying a per-user monthly fee to access software?
What type of licensing model involves organizations paying a per-user monthly fee to access software?
Which type of software is distributed free of charge for a limited period to evaluate it?
Which type of software is distributed free of charge for a limited period to evaluate it?
In a one-time purchase licensing model, what does the initial payment typically provide?
In a one-time purchase licensing model, what does the initial payment typically provide?
Which type of license allows users to modify and distribute software freely?
Which type of license allows users to modify and distribute software freely?
What is the main difference between subscription-based licensing and one-time purchase licensing?
What is the main difference between subscription-based licensing and one-time purchase licensing?
Which type of software is not distributed using commercial licensing models like subscription or one-time purchase?
Which type of software is not distributed using commercial licensing models like subscription or one-time purchase?
What is the main restriction usually associated with a one-time purchase license for software?
What is the main restriction usually associated with a one-time purchase license for software?
Which type of software license may require periodic payments to continue using the software?
Which type of software license may require periodic payments to continue using the software?
What type of license typically allows the software to be shared with others, but usually has additional restrictions or limitations?
What type of license typically allows the software to be shared with others, but usually has additional restrictions or limitations?
Which type of license often encourages users to contribute improvements or modifications to the software's source code?
Which type of license often encourages users to contribute improvements or modifications to the software's source code?
What distinguishes shareware from other types of software licensing?
What distinguishes shareware from other types of software licensing?
Which type of license allows users to use the software without any initial cost?
Which type of license allows users to use the software without any initial cost?
