Software types

Question 1

What is open source software?

Answer 1

Software in which the source code and software can be obtained free of charge and optionally modified to suit a particular need.

Question 2

What is closed source software?

Answer 2

Software in which the source code is not available; although this type of software might be distributed free of charge, it is usually quite costly and commonly referred to as commercial software.

Question 3

What is freeware?

Answer 3

Closed source software that is given out free of charge; it is sometimes referred to as freemium software.

Question 4

What is shareware?

Answer 4

Closed source software that is initially given out free of charge but that requires payment after a certain period of use.