Shareware Guides

Terms such as Freeware, Free Software, Open source, Shareware, Trialware, Adware, Nagware, etc. are often used to define programs. Do we really know the difference between freeware and open source software – although both are used loosely and interchangeably? I guess most computer users don’t! So, in this post, we’ll try to clarify the subtle … Read more

This question is a classic among computer scientists. But the difference between these two movements ultimately lies in the values they underlie. Below is an excellent article reproduced from developpez.com that describes these subtle differences. According to Richard Stallman, the fundamental difference between the two concepts lies in their philosophy: “Open source is a development … Read more

Software is an essential element in the functioning of a given computer system. Today, there are different types of software, among which is free software. However, some people tend to confuse it with other types of software such as free software or open source. Do you have a vague idea of what free software is, … Read more

There is indeed an ambiguity between free software and freeware, especially because of the English term “free”, which can refer to both. To distinguish them, to speak about free software, we use the term freeware and libre software. But what is the difference between free software and freeware? This article will put an end to … Read more

  There are three main categories of software: freeware, shareware, and commercial. Most programs on the Internet are distributed either as freeware or shareware and seem to be free of charge and distribution restrictions. But not everything is as simple as it seems. Turns out, there is a huge difference between these three types of … Read more

You might wonder “what is shareware software?” Shareware is often mistaken for its cousin, freeware. Despite differences, shareware carries many benefits and risks that freeware might introduce. Shareware is usually safe but can sometimes be a potential vehicle for delivering viruses and other malicious payloads. We’ve all become familiar with downloading free software — whether … Read more

During the last decade or so, software deployment for both SMBs and enterprise has become rather problematic – not so much on the upscaling part, but rather on the number of licenses an institution has to purchase and renew. The costs can be ginormous, which is the very reason why the company owner resorts to … Read more

Using Software: A Guide to the Ethical and Legal Use of Software for Members of the Academic Community Software enables us to accomplish many different tasks with computers. Unfortunately, in order to get our work done quickly and conveniently, some people make and use unauthorized software copies. The purpose of this guideline is to provide … Read more