Software Protection and Efficiency

Vocabulary flashcards covering key concepts of software protection, licensing categories, system restoration, and performance efficiency based on the lecture.

Software License

A legal document that regulates the relationship between the producer and the user.

System Restore Point

A reference point of system files and settings saved in a stable state before installing new programs or making major changes, allowing the system to revert back if an error occurs.

Public Domain License

One of four common software license categories, representing software with no ownership restrictions.

Free Software License

A category of software license distinct from public domain, open source, and commercial software.

Open Source License

A software license category listed alongside public domain, free, and commercial licenses.

Commercial License

A category of software license representing paid or proprietary software.

Software Updates

A direct practice that raises software and computer efficiency while enhancing security and performance.

Disabling Startup Items

A practice to increase computer speed and stability by preventing selected programs from launching automatically at system boot.

Removing Unused Applications

A procedure under software protection and maintenance that frees resources to enhance system speed and stability.

Goals of Software Protection

Maintaining software security from risks, ensuring usage without affecting computer performance, and raising software efficiency.