Copyright Licenses
Drew Parker
1. Public Domain
The public domain license is not protected by the copyright laws for one or more reasons copyright has expired, made with public money, or donated to the public domain
Example - Classical literature and classical music
Benefit - It supports a cause
2. Freeware
Software that is free for you to download, copy, and share
Example - Itunes
Benefit - Free to download but they still make money
3. Shareware
Copy share and use for free but only a limited time, full access you have to pay for it
Example - Lite Apps in the app store
Benefit - Test out before purchase
4. All Rights Reserved
Only allows purchaser to use the software as it said in the license agreement
Example - In a new computer, you have to agree to it
Benefit - License can say almost anything
5. Open Source
Software that includes source code with idea that someone will improve it
Examples - Chrome, Firefox, and Linux
Benefit - Allows people to be creative and make it their own or improve it