Clasification of Applications

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Crippleware

It has a lack of functionality caused by a conscious effort from the manufacturer.

Used as a tactic to get users to buy the full product.

Applications

Integrated Software

Several applications rolled into one

Ex: Microsoft Office, Adobe Master Collection, etc.

Public Domain Software

You can alter it

Commercial Software

Requires a registration key

Almost always sold in a box

Requires payment

Malware (Malicious Software)

Worm

Replicates itself to hijack your system

Trojan Horse

Sends your personal information to another computer

Keylogger

Sends every key that you press to another computer

Spyware

Sends information about the user to the author

Adware

Might install cookies

Ad-sponsored

Shareware

Does not allow copying and distribution

Limited

Number of times

Features

Time

Freeware

Sometimes crippleware

Allows copying and distribution

Not alterable

Has a copyright

Acquireable online as a download

Limitless

Free