Commercial: Otherwise known as software. You need to pay for this. Examples are Microsoft Word, Norton Antivirus, Finale.
Shareware: Refers to copyrighted commercial software that is distributed without payment on a trial basis and is limited by any combination of functionality, availability, or convenience. These are usually on your computer when you first buy it.
Freeware: Computer software that is available for use at no cost or for an optional fee. Examples are Finale Notepad (bad in the day), Firefox
Open Source: Defined as computer software for which the source code and certain other rights normally reserved for copyright holders are provided under a software license that meets the Open Source Definition or that is in the public domain. It's free. Example is Open Office.
Commercial: You pay for a copy of the program. May not be shared
Shareware: Free to use, but the author may request some form of payment to unlock certain features or to remove nag screens. May be shared.
Freeware: Free to use and share.
Open Source: Free to use and modify.
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Through a new application, a large publisher of educational e-books is making its library available on the iPhone and iPod touch. CourseSmart notes that over 7,000 titles should be available now, though only to desktop anyone already paying subscription costs.
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