PRACE

License spectrum

So, at one end of the spectrum, there is Free Software, including:

• open source (GPL) - free under certain conditions;
• freeware - just free;
• donation-ware - inviting donations;
• postcard ware (send a postcard to the author);
• ad-ware - free program, with inbuilt advertising.

Then there is software that either asks you to contribute in other ways, perhaps to a charity (CareWare).

Shareware and commercial software are really the same thing, except that Shareware allows you to download and distribute a working trial copy or demo.

(GPL = GNU Public Licence = use but don't abuse, and share your improvements.)

Adult Language & Literacy Learning - meets - Online & Open Source - Flexible Learning Leaders (FLL03)

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How to contact us at Preston/Reservoir Adult Community Education (PRACE)

Physical: Merrilands Community Centre, cnr Asquith & Sturdee Streets, Reservoir, 3073.

Postal: PO Box 510
Reservoir, 3073.

Phone: 9462 6077
Fax: 9462 5077
Email: officeprace.vic.edu.au
Web: prace.vic.edu.au