Copyright licenses
Restrictions can be useful...when using others work
What is a copyright?
A Copyright is a collection of rights granted to the author of the work.
1. Public Domain
Isn’t protected by copyright law because it meets one of the following conditions:
-The copyright has expired
-The work was created using public money
-The creator donated the work into the public domainExamples: Classic literature (because the copyright has run out)
2. Freeware
Copyrighted work that you can copy, share or use for free, but for a limited time.
Examples: iTunes, Safari, Internet explorer, ect.
3. Shareware
Copyrighted work you can share, or use for free, but only for a limited time.
Examples: A free game, free trial
4. All Rights Reserved
Only allows the purchaser to use the software according to rights agreement.
Examples: Most stuff at Best Buy
5. Open Source
Software that includes the source code with the idea that someone can improve it.
Examples: Firefox and Chrome