Thursday, May 7, 2009

Chapter #6 - Software on the Internet. Hmmmm...... is it kosher?

I like the fact that we can download free software on the Internet, but you gotta be careful.
Overview:

  • Software found in stores is usually more expensive because of the production and media price. That's what makes downloading it so easy.
  • Demos are cool, and free, but don't have all the bells and whistles the full version you have to pay for does.
  • Shareware can be installed and evaluated for a fixed trial period, after which you have to pay to keep it.
  • Nagware is shareware that continues to launch after the free trial period is over, but with reminder that it's time to register. Don't you just hate those?
  • Freeware is distributed free of charge. Yay!
  • Open source software includes application software and even operating systems.
  • Antivirus protection, like Kapersky and Norton Antivirus, are good to have to protect against viruses and other great bugs websites want to give you. Yuck!
  • Don't download too much software or your computer will get slower and slower. "Ugh! This is way too heavy! No more, please!!!"

That's it. Next chapter. Oy!

~Vanessa ;) <><

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