ethics

Question 1

what are the three software types

Answer 1

free software, freeware, shareware

Question 2

whats a freesoftware

Answer 2

users have the freedom to run, copy, change or adopt free software

Question 3

what are rules for ethics

Answer 3

cannot add source code except from software that is also free software
cannot produce software which copies existing software (copyright)
cannot alter the sourcecode so that it goes against the copyright of other codes
cannot produce software that is offensive

Question 4

whats freeware

Answer 4

software a user can download thats free of charge but are subject to copyright laws (eg. skype)

Question 5

whats shareware

Answer 5

users can try out shareware for a trial period. cannot modify code or distribute the software