| Commercial License |
A license that allows the buyer to use the software for commercial purposes, typically requiring a fee to be paid. |
| Compiled Program |
The version of software that has been transformed from source code into machine code that can be executed by a computer. |
| Copyleft |
A licensing method that allows software to be freely used, modified, and shared, but requires that all derivative works also be distributed under the same license. |
| Freeware |
Software that is available for use at no cost, but with some restrictions on its use or distribution. |
| GNU General Public License (GPL) |
A widely used free software license that guarantees end users the freedom to run, study, share, and modify the software. |
| Licensing |
The process of granting or obtaining permission to use certain intellectual property, usually through a legal agreement or contract. |
| MIT License |
A widely used permissive license that allows for software reuse with minimal restrictions on how the software can be used. |
| Open Source |
Software that is released with its source code made available for modification or enhancement. |
| Permissive License |
A type of software license that allows users to freely use, modify, and distribute software without strict restrictions. |
| Proprietary |
Software that is owned by an individual or a company and is not available for public use or modification. |
| Proprietary License |
A software licensing model that restricts access to the source code and limits how the software can be used. |
| Public Domain |
Software whose copyright has expired or has been explicitly relinquished, allowing anyone to use it without restrictions. |
| Shareware |
A type of proprietary software that is initially offered for free, allowing users to try it before purchasing. |
| Site License |
A software licensing agreement that allows an organization to use a software product on an unlimited number of computers or for any number of users within a single physical location. |
