Copyright and license web flyer
by Rell Harwood
Copyright
Copyright is the collection of rights granted to the author of a piece of work.
Public Domain
Public Domain: Is work that anybody can use because the copyright ran out, the work was created using public money, or the creator donated the work to the public domain. Example: Romeo and Juliet
Freeware
Freeware: is a copyrighted work that you can copy, use, or give away for free. Example: downloading itunes for free
Shareware
Shareware: Is a copyrighted work that you can copy, share, and use for free but only for a limited time if you want the full program you must pay for it. Example: free trial on Netflix
All Rights Reserved
All Rights Reserved: Most software devices you buy at stores and consider all rights reserved. Example: Buying a game at the store.
Open Source
Open Source: Software that includes the source code with the idea that someone can improve it. Example: google chrome.