Software Licensing

A patent must show that an idea is: 1. original 2. not useful 3. obvious to someone of ordinary skill in the field

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Match the description with the term. Protects an original work (in its tangible, expressed form), but not the ideas behind the work 1. Copyright 2. Patent

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Microsoft Windows has been developed as a commercial platform; new versions are released in order to compel users to spend money to upgrade. Windows is _____. 1. Proprietary 2. Open source

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Miquel is interested in Windows, Microsoft's latest __A__. He has seen the software on a friend's computer and thinks it will be particularly useful for its __B__. He will need to purchase the software, as it is __C__. Once he downloads and installs the software, he is presented with a __D__, which he must accept before he can use the software. This allows Microsoft to protect their __E__ on the software. Which answer belongs on blank E? 1. copyright 2. patent

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Read the example scenario below. Categorize the scenario as an example of proprietary software, shareware, freeware, or open source software. Alexis is working on a class project and realizes she needs some screen recording software to complete the video tutorial for her class. She doesn't want to spend money and she isn't really sure what program will be best, so she downloads a 30 day free trial of a popular software program. It works great for 30 days, but then it locks up unless she buys a license. 1. Shareware 2. Proprietary 3. Freeware 4. Open Source

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The _____ has the exclusive right to make copies, prepare derivative works, and distribute copies of the work for the duration of the author's life plus 70 years. 1. copyright 2. patent

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What software can be purchased from a vendor (from a company or a consultant) and gives you the right to use the software but is not yours to own? 1. Proprietary 2. Shareware 3. Freeware 4. Open source

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What will protect the original work but not the creation of the inventive concepts? 1. copyright 2. patent

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When you purchase proprietary software, you will be given a _____. 1. software license agreement 2. copyleft

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Would the following typically be seen as a violation of an End User License Agreement? Install the software on a friend's computer. 1. Yes 2. No

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Would the following typically be seen as a violation of an End User License Agreement? Modify the source code and market the software as your own. 1. Yes 2. No

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A proprietary software license agreement 1. will stay free regardless of who modifies the software. 2. will use a copyright to limit users. 3. will use a copyleft to promote flexibility of use.

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Linux is free and the contents of the OS (the source code) are readily available to developers, who may enhance or alter it to produce their own software. Linux is _____. 1. Proprietary 2. Open source

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Match the description with the term. Protects the creation of inventive concepts as well as the tangible work product 1. Copyright 2. Patent

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Miquel is interested in Windows, Microsoft's latest __A__. He has seen the software on a friend's computer and thinks it will be particularly useful for its __B__. He will need to purchase the software, as it is __C__. Once he downloads and installs the software, he is presented with a __D__, which he must accept before he can use the software. This allows Microsoft to protect their __E__ on the software. Which answer belongs on blank A? 1. application software 2. operating system 3. security program

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Miquel is interested in Windows, Microsoft's latest __A__. He has seen the software on a friend's computer and thinks it will be particularly useful for its __B__. He will need to purchase the software, as it is __C__. Once he downloads and installs the software, he is presented with a __D__, which he must accept before he can use the software. This allows Microsoft to protect their __E__ on the software. Which answer belongs on blank B? 1. new feature that allows a pdf to be converted to an editable document 2. easy-to-use interface 3. new feature of pattern recognition when entering data

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Miquel is interested in Windows, Microsoft's latest __A__. He has seen the software on a friend's computer and thinks it will be particularly useful for its __B__. He will need to purchase the software, as it is __C__. Once he downloads and installs the software, he is presented with a __D__, which he must accept before he can use the software. This allows Microsoft to protect their __E__ on the software. Which answer belongs on blank D? 1. security agreement 2. license agreement 3. tutorial describing how to use the software

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Read the example scenario below. Categorize the scenario as an example of proprietary software, shareware, freeware, or open source software. 3D model wiz is a new computer modeling software that is available for purchase online and through major software retailers. Marty buys a group license for 10 users for his graphics team. 1. Shareware 2. Proprietary 3. Freeware 4. Open Source

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The _____ will prevent others from making, selling, or using the invention for 20 years from the application filing date. 1. copyright 2. patent

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Would the following typically be seen as a violation of an End User License Agreement? Charge a fee for an ebook you create using the software. 1. Yes 2. No

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You have to abide by the copyright with what type of software? 1. Public domain 2. Open source

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End User License Agreement or Software License Agreement 1. is created by the user. 2. have room for negotiation with the purchaser. 3. is a contract between the software company and the purchaser.

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Miquel is interested in Windows, Microsoft's latest __A__. He has seen the software on a friend's computer and thinks it will be particularly useful for its __B__. He will need to purchase the software, as it is __C__. Once he downloads and installs the software, he is presented with a __D__, which he must accept before he can use the software. This allows Microsoft to protect their __E__ on the software. Which answer belongs on blank C? 1. open source 2. shareware 3. proprietary 4. freeware

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Read the example scenario below. Categorize the scenario as an example of proprietary software, shareware, freeware, or open source software. Photomagnet is a software company that has released many versions of popular image editing software over the past ten years. Now in their sixth version of editing software, Photomagnet has decided that they will no longer support their very first basic image editing software program since now there are several programs like it on the market and it is too basic to compete with their newer software versions. So, they have made it free to download for anyone wishing to use it for personal image editing. 1. Shareware 2. Proprietary 3. Freeware 4. Open Source

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Which of the following can be patented? 1. Math 2. Science 3. Smart phones

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Read the example scenario below. Categorize the scenario as an example of proprietary software, shareware, freeware, or open source software. Cooper is working on recording audio tracks for his band and wishes that the audio editing software he downloaded had the ability to filter some of the lower frequencies. So, he goes into the program source code and makes some adjustments to the filtering algorithm. Cooper is so pleased with the results that he posts his algorithm on a forum for the software so that other users can implement his algorithm if they are looking for the same functionality. 1. Shareware 2. Proprietary 3. Freeware 4. Open Source

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What software can you obtain for free, enhance, and distribute? 1. Proprietary 2. Shareware 3. Freeware 4. Open source

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Shareware

A free, usually limited, version of proprietary software that can later be converted to a full version.

In your own words, what is the purpose of a software license agreement?

A software license agreement gives the purchaser a right to use the software and maybe specifies how the software may be used.

Aaron works in the IT department of a large company. One day, an employee in the accounting department has asked Aaron if he can download some specialized software that his coworker already has installed on her company laptop. What steps should Aaron take to determine if the software is properly licensed before installing it on the employee's computer?

Aaron and his employee should download the software, read the rights, and click to "accept" the terms of the software license agreement.

End User License Agreement

EULA: A contract between the licensor and the purchaser, indicating that the purchaser has a right to use the software.

Open Source Software

Free but use is restricted to the copyright provided by the software.

Public Domain Software

Free of charge and any restrictions on the use of the software.

Proprietary

Software purchased from a vendor where the vendor maintains the rights to the software.

Freeware

Truly free from purchase but may have restrictions on its use.