extended software concepts

Integrated Software

Common productivity software sold as a suite of programs with a similar interface for user comfort.

Licensing Agreements

Purchasing a license to use software under specific conditions.

End User License (EULs)

Legally binding contracts between users and companies for software usage.

Proprietary Software

Software with licenses restricting users to make only one copy.

Software Piracy

Illegal distribution, copying, or installation of proprietary software.

Single User License vs

Single user license allows one installation, while site license permits multiple installations for a company.

Freeware

Fully functional software that can be used and copied without restrictions.

Shareware

Software for trial periods, requiring payment after the trial ends.

Open Source Software

Freely used, modified, and distributed, with support and documentation possibly charged for.

Disadvantages of Open-Source Software

No quality guarantee, variations in appearance and functionality, limited data access, and support challenges.

Copyright

Legal right to make copies, publish, or sell products.

Intellectual Property

Recognizes ownership of the person who developed the product.

Creative Commons

Non-profit organization promoting the legal sharing and free use of knowledge or products.

Utility Programs

Assist users in performing maintenance tasks related to managing a computer.

Compression Software

Creates compressed versions of files to reduce storage size, known as zipping.

Backup Utilities

Important for preventing accidental file deletion, corruption, or storage device failures.

Tips for Backing Up

Keep backups safe, off-site, and back up data files regularly.

Drivers

Software enabling computer communication with hardware or devices, provided by the operating system or through purchase.