7.2 Copyright issues Flashcards
Piracy
the practice of using or making illegal copies
Product key
security method used in software to protect against illegal copies or use
Digital rights management (DRM)
used to control the access to copyrighted material
Free Software Foundation
organisation promoting the free distribution of software, giving users the freedom to run, copy, change or adapt the coding as needed
Open Source Initiative
organisation offering the same freedoms as the FSF, but with more of a focus on the practical consequences of the four shared rules, such as collaborative software development
Freeware
software that can be downloaded free of charge, however, it is covered by the usual copyright laws and cannot be modified, nor can the code be used for another purpose
Shareware
software that is free of charge initially (free trial period)
the full version of the software can only be downloaded once the full fee for the software has been paid
