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Does free software mean free of cost?
Short answer. No. It means freedom to use, study and share.
Is freeware open source?
No. Its code is closed.
Three types
| Type | Code | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Proprietary | closed | Windows |
| Freeware | closed | free apps |
| Open source | open | Linux |
Remember
| Free means freedom, not price |
Freeware and free software differ. Here is the difference. Proprietary code is closed, like Windows. Freeware costs nothing but stays closed. Open source code is open, like Linux. Remember. Free software means freedom, not price.
This clip is from the full lesson: Software Licensing: Open Source, Free and Proprietary Software — 7 minutes, with the tables, the quick answers and the whole lesson in text.
Useful for: CBSE Class 10 Computer Applications (165), CBSE Class 11 Computer Science (083), CBSE Class 11 Computer Science Essentials (083), CBSE Class 12 Informatics Practices (065)
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