FREEWARE
The term freeware has no clear definition, but is generally
used for software, which is available free of cost and which allows copying and
further distribution, but not modification and whose source code is not
available. Freeware should not be mistaken for open source or for free
software.
Freeware is distributing in binary form without any
licensing fee.In some instances the right to use the software is limited to
certain types of users, for instances, for private and non –commercial
purposes.
Freeware is often used in marketing situations in order to
sell additional products and to gain market advantages. One example is
Microsoft Internet Explorer, which is made available as freeware.
PROPREITORY SOFTWARE
Proprietary software is the software that is neither open nor freely available. Its use is regulated and further distribution and modification is either forbidden or requires special permission by the supplier or vendor. Source code of proprietary software is normally not available.
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