Software Protection and Efficiency Key Concepts

A set of vocabulary flashcards covering basic concepts of software protection, license categories, system restore procedures, and performance efficiency practices.

Software License

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Public Domain Software

One of the four common software license categories that must be distinguished.

Free Software

One of the four common software license categories.

Open Source Software

One of the four common software license categories.

Commercial Software

One of the four common software license categories.

System Restore Point

A preventive step taken before installing new programs or making major changes, saving a reference point of system files and settings in a stable state.

Recording System State

The step in creating a restore point where a reference point of system files and settings is saved in a stable condition.

Rolling Back on Error

Returning to a previous state if an update or new program causes a system problem.

Reducing Crash Risk

The outcome of system restoration that protects the system from major crashes without needing immediate drastic solutions.

Software Updates

A direct practice to increase software security, speed, and overall efficiency.

Disabling Startup Items

A direct procedure used to improve computer speed, stability, and efficiency by preventing certain elements from launching at startup.

Removing Unused Applications

A practice that maintains computer speed, stability, and performance by uninstalling software that is no longer needed.

Objectives of Software Protection

The three main goals: maintaining software security from risks, ensuring usage without affecting computer performance, and increasing software efficiency and performance.