,Shareware
Free trial on demo (limited functionality). Shareware is software that is distributed free on a trial
basis with the understanding that the user may need or want to pay for it later. User either has
limited access (some features are locked) or can use the program on a trial basis. Some
software developers offer a shareware version of their program with a built-in expiration date
(after 30 days, the user can no longer get access to the program). EG: A budgeting software
program that only allows you to use three categories instead of having the ability to create a full
budget.
Freeware
Freeware is copyrighted software that is available at no cost for unlimited usage.
EG: Skype, WhatsApp.
FOSS
Free and open-source software (FOSS) is software that can be classified as both free software
and open-source software. Allows users and programmers to edit, modify or reuse the
software's source code. The term "open source" refers to something people can modify and
share because its design is publicly accessible. Source code is released under a license in
which the copyright holder grants users the right to study, change, and distribute the software to
anyone and for any purpose. EG: Linux kernel, GNOME Desktop and Free Berkeley Software
Distribution (FreeBSD).
Proprietary software
Proprietary software is software that is owned by an individual or a company (usually the one
that developed it). There are almost always major restrictions on its use, and its source code is
almost always kept secret. E.g: Microsoft Word, iTunes, Adobe Photoshop, Google Earth.
Netbooks
Smaller, less powerful version of a laptop, normally used for word-processing and
web-browsing.
ICT
Information and communications technology - a system consisting of hardware, software, data
and the people who use it.
It is an extended term for information technology (IT). It is the infrastructure and components
that enable modern computing.
The term is generally accepted to mean all devices, networking components, applications and
systems that combined allow people and organizations (i.e. businesses, nonprofit agencies,
governments and criminal enterprises) to interact in the digital world. ICT encompasses both the
internet-enabled sphere as well as the mobile one powered by wireless networks.
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, USB
A Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a common interface that enables communication between
devices and a host controller such as a PC. It connects peripheral devices such as digital
cameras, mice, keyboards, printers, scanners, media devices, external hard drives and flash
drives.
USB 2.0 = 480mbps
USB 3.0 = 640mbps
VGA
Video Graphics Array is an analog interface between a PC and monitor that was widely used
prior to DVI, HDMI and DisplayPort.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f38sotYHqtA
DVI
Digital Visual Interface is a video display interface.
Almost the same as VGA except physically larger and its advantage is its versatility.
HDMI
High-Definition Multimedia Interface is an audio/video display interface for transferring high
definition video and audio.
DP
DisplayPort is the full package. It is a digital display interface. It has a locking connector. It can
be converted to VGA, DVI and HDMI.
Thunderbolt
A fast connection technology replacing firewire and offering speeds of 10Gbs.
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