Categories: All - commercial - malware - public

by Micaela Lopez 13 years ago

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Clasification of Applications

Different types of software offer varying degrees of functionality, cost, and user permissions. Freeware is software that can be downloaded online for free, but it often comes with limitations such as restrictions on altering the code.

Clasification of Applications

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