Types of Free Softwares
Software feature
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Free
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Freeware
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Shareware
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Software source code can be freely accessed and modified as required
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All the features of the full version of the software are not made available; the full version needs to be
purchased first
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The original software is subject to all of the
copyright laws
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✓
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It is possible to distribute modified
versions or copies of the software
to friends and family
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