evolution of software applicants + intellectual property
software licences dont give unrestricted use of product
one license per machine
no copying unless archival/back-up
no modifications
removes any traditional copyrights
collaboratively developed
available to modify and distribute
legal permission granted by the owner of intellectual property for a fee or royalty
allowing others to:
use
distribute
copyrighted works, trademarks, or patents in exchange for a fee or royalty
allows users to
access
modify
distribute software freely
It encourages collaboration and innovation within the software community