[PDF] Expert - Shareware Et Freeware

Is shareware a free software?

No, Shareware is not a free software. Free software can be used at no extra cost for as long as you want – even with modifications. On the other hand, a shareware is a software that can be used only for a specific amount of time – let’s say 30 days. After that, users need to pay some money to purchase the full version of the software.

What is freeware & how does it work?

Freeware is a portmanteau of “free” and “software”, and refers to software that’s 100 percent free, without no paid licenses, fees, expiration dates or restrictions on their use. This shouldn’t be confused with “free software” though, which gives users the freedom to do whatever they want with the program as it’s void of restrictions.

Who owns a freeware product?

Ownership of any freeware is retained by its developer. The developer can change future releases from freeware to a paid product (freeware) if he wishes so. Also, a freeware is typically distributed without its source code. This is done to prevent any sort of modification by its users.

What are some examples of freeware?

A couple of freeware examples: Discord (IM used by the gaming community), Yahoo Messenger (rest in peace, my friend), µTorrent, IrfanView, Groove Music, Winamp, DVD Shrink, CCleaner, and others. Easy to use and deploy (for home users and enterprisesSMBs).