Software Downloads Jason Long IST 110 Charles Ramsey June 1, 2009

Types of Software Downloads Freeware Freeware Shareware Shareware Demoware Demoware Betas Betas Open Source Open Source

Objectives of Presentation Learn about different software download licenses. Learn about different software download licenses. Learn about what type of software is best for you. Learn about what type of software is best for you. Learn about examples of different software downloads. Learn about examples of different software downloads.

Freeware Software that is free to use at no cost Software that is free to use at no cost Fully functional Fully functional Unlimited use Unlimited use Developer owns the copyright Developer owns the copyright May contain viruses or spyware May contain viruses or spyware

Google Chrome Freeware Freeware Web Browser Web Browser Copyrighted by Google Copyrighted by Google Alternative to Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox Alternative to Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox Safe, easy to use Safe, easy to use

Shareware Software that is functional for a limited period of time and is free during that time period Software that is functional for a limited period of time and is free during that time period Must pay after that period of time is over (typically 30 days) Must pay after that period of time is over (typically 30 days) No longer functional after limited time No longer functional after limited time Functionality is sometimes limited during trial period Functionality is sometimes limited during trial period

Tunebite Shareware Shareware Developed by RapidSolution Software AG Developed by RapidSolution Software AG Digital audio/video converter Digital audio/video converter Legal alternative to removing protected licensing by recording purchased content Legal alternative to removing protected licensing by recording purchased content

Tunebite

Demoware Limited version of software for free Limited version of software for free Full functionality when purchased Full functionality when purchased Shorter “free” time period than shareware (10 days) Shorter “free” time period than shareware (10 days)

Betas Software that is pre-released for testing Software that is pre-released for testing Can be unstable, resulting in crashing Can be unstable, resulting in crashing Usually free Usually free Can be openly released or for a select amount of people (closed) Can be openly released or for a select amount of people (closed) Follows the alpha stage of testing Follows the alpha stage of testing

Open-source Software Usually released for free by the programmer Usually released for free by the programmer People can either use it or make modifications to it in order for it to run better People can either use it or make modifications to it in order for it to run better Contains code that can be changed by the user Contains code that can be changed by the user

Conclusion Freeware requires no purchase but can contain hidden viruses or spyware Freeware requires no purchase but can contain hidden viruses or spyware Shareware is free temporarily but usually requires purchasing after about 30 days Shareware is free temporarily but usually requires purchasing after about 30 days Demoware requires purchasing if you want full functionality Demoware requires purchasing if you want full functionality Betas are usually free but often times contain bugs and can crash Betas are usually free but often times contain bugs and can crash Open-source is free to use and can be made better if you are an aspiring software developer Open-source is free to use and can be made better if you are an aspiring software developer

Sources En.wikipedia.org En.wikipedia.org Tunebite.com Tunebite.com Pcworld.com Pcworld.com 800hightech.com 800hightech.com Downloads.cnet.com Downloads.cnet.com