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Free domain software refers to software that can be used, copied, distributed, and modified without charge or for a fee. It must provide access to the source code and be redistributed under the same free terms, known as "copyleft." Examples include Linux, an open-source alternative to proprietary operating systems. Free software differs from freeware, which can be downloaded and used freely but may restrict modification and reuse.

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Free Domain Software

Free domain software refers to software that can be used, copied, distributed, and modified without charge or for a fee. It must provide access to the source code and be redistributed under the same free terms, known as "copyleft." Examples include Linux, an open-source alternative to proprietary operating systems. Free software differs from freeware, which can be downloaded and used freely but may restrict modification and reuse.

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E-Content of

IT TOOLS AND BUSINESS SYSTEM

Chapter : 2.15 Free Domain Software

Topic : 2.15.1 Free Domain Software

Free Domain Software

 Free Domain Software is software that comes with permission for anyone to use,
copy and distribute either original or with modifications either without charge or
for fee.
 In particular that the source code must be available.
 Free domain software can be freely used, modified and redistributed but with one
restriction that is, the redistributed software must be distributed with original
terms of free of use, modification and distribution. This is known as 'copyleft'.
 Free software may be packaged and distributed for a fee.
 The 'Free' here refers to the ability of reusing it modified or unmodified, as a part
of another software package.
 The best known example of free software is Linux, an operating system that is
proposed as an alternative to Windows or other proprietary operating system.
 Free software should therefore not be confused with freeware, which is term
used for describing software that can be freely downloaded and used but which
may contain restriction for modification and reuse.

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E-Content of
IT TOOLS AND BUSINESS SYSTEM

Chapter : 2.16 Summary

Topic : Summary
 In this class, we have learnt about
 Process of Central Processing Unit
 Input, Output and Storage Devices
 Concept of Multimedia
 Computer Software
 Compiler.

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