Question

Copyright gives rights for allowing copying given to original process. The purpose of copyright is not just to protect the rights, but to establish the rules under which copies or portions may be made to make a work more widely available" Based on this, please answer the following. A. Explain your understanding of shareware and Freeware. B. Select one example of shareware and one example of freeware and explain its purpose

Answer 1

A. Shareware refers to software that is typically distributed for free, allowing users to try it out before deciding whether to purchase it. Freeware, on the other hand, is software that is completely free to use without any limitations.

B. An example of shareware is WinRAR, which allows users to compress and extract files. It offers a trial version with limited functionality, encouraging users to purchase the full version for unrestricted access. An example of freeware is VLC Media Player, which is a versatile media player that can handle various file formats. It is completely free to use without any trial limitations or purchase requirements.