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what is command line interface? (Evolution of software applications)
text based access to the operating system of the computer
user presented with a prompt and must know many commands
what is graphical user interface? (GUI) (Evolution of software applications)
1970s, team at ZEROX created GUI - allows users to interact with electronic devices through graphical icons and audio indicator
what are search engines? (Evolution of software applications)
allows users to access the internet - CLI based searches, Google, Duck Duck Go
what is VisiCalc? (Evolution of software applications)
the first spreedsheet, released for the Apple II computer
what is a web browser? (Evolution of software applications)
allows users to view web pages on a number of different devices from desktop computers, to smartphones, and even fridges
what is presentation software? (Evolution of software applications)
an important tool for business
eg. Powerpoint, Slides, Prezi, mmhmm
what are emails? (Evolution of software applications)
has allowed people all over the world to send messages instantly
what is intellectual property?
a work or invention that is the result of creativity, such as a manuscript or a design, to which one has rights and for which one may apply for a patent, copyright, trademark, etc.
All property is protected by law
what is copyright? (Intellectual property)
legal right to produce/reproduce a form of work
what is included with copyright for software? (Intellectual property)
all products covered without needing to be registered, however, selling or changing the owner of copyrights require WRITTEN contracts
what do software licences do? (Intellectual property)
protects developers from legal action IF products result in hardship/financial loss
what is a licence? (Intellectual property)
formal permission to use a product
normally non-exclusive meaning they can be licenced to multiple users
what is an agreement? (Intellectual property)
mutual contract between parties
eg. clicking OK to a TNC, installing pre-packaged software
what is a term? (Intellectual property)
period of time the agreement is active
usually commences immediately after accepting TNCs
what is a warranty? (Intellectual property)
a guarantee/assurance
what is a limited warranty? (Intellectual property)
'as is' bugs or product not fitting the needs is not covered in warranties
what does limited use mean? (Intellectual property)
software licences dont give unrestricted use of product
one license per machine
no copying unless archival/back-up
no modifications
what is a liability? (Intellectual property)
debt as a consequence of some event
replacing the product or refunding purchase price
what is a program? (Intellectual property)
refers to the computer program
executable files and included data files
what is a back-up copy? (Intellectual property)
copy of software for archival purposes
what is reverse engineering? (Intellectual property)
analysing an existing system to identify its components and their interrelationships to allow the creation of a similar system
decompiling a product
what are derivative works? (Intellectual property)
new original product that includes aspects of a pre-existing, already copyrighted work
eg. computer program that modifies source code
what does open source mean? (Intellectual property)
removes any traditional copyrights
collaboratively developed
available to modify and distribute
what is a commercial license? (Intellectual property)
legal permission granted by the owner of intellectual property for a fee or royalty
allowing others to:
use
distribute
copyrighted works, trademarks, or patents in exchange for a fee or royalty
how does a commercial license benefit the licensee (Intellectual property)
profit from the intellectual property while users respect the rights of the original creator
what is a shareware? (Intellectual property)
freely distributed, shared and used but payment is required for full functionality/unlimited use
what is a freeware? (Intellectual property)
no paid licences, restrictions, copyright
CAN BE SHARED TO UNLIMITED NUMBER OF PEOPLE
what is a public domain? (Intellectual property)
anyone can access and change it as they like without any restrictions
NOT PROTECTED BY INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAWS
what is an open source licence? (Intellectual property)
allows users to
access
modify
distribute software freely
It encourages collaboration and innovation within the software community
what is a site licence? (Intellectual property)
allows the use of intellectual property on multiple devices within a specific location or organisation
why is a site license effective in companies? (Intellectual property)
eliminates the need for individual licenses for each computer and allows for simultaneous use by multiple users
what is a creative commons licence? (Intellectual property)
allows creators to share their work with others while specifying the permissions and restrictions.
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