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- 4. also known as proprietary. Proprietary software usually does not allow access to its underlying code and re-use often requires additional licenses.
- 7. can include the computer's operating system, device drivers and basic system utilities. Software that communicates directly with the computer's circuitry is.
- 9. provides the method for a user to begin using a computer once turned on. Also provides a common framework for applications and other software to operate while controlling and organizing the activity of application software running on the computer.
- 10. also known as Free and Open Source (FOSS). Under the FOSS model, the user is allowed to modify the software code to suit their needs and is allowed to re-use the software without additional licenses.
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- 1. meant to control the use and distribution of the software within the copyright rights of the software creator.
- 2. is focused on the need of the user to complete a certain task or perhaps a coordinated group of tasks. This type of software can be offered as a single application or of a bundle of related applications like Microsoft Office.
- 3. is a three or four letter combination followed by a period or dot.
- 5. interface text based interaction with the computer
- 6. are run through your browser which means that they can run on any operating system.
- 8. was developed to reduce the learning curve and allow easier computer use