Software distribution

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Software distribution
Licenses Beerware • Floating licensing • Free and open-source • Free • Open source • Freely redistributable • Proprietary • Public domain • Source-available
Compensation models Adware • Commercial software • Retail software • Crippleware • Crowdfunding • Freemium • Freeware • Pay what you want • Careware • Donationware • Open-core model • Postcardware • Shareware • Nagware
Delivery methods Digital distribution • File sharing • On-premises • Pre-installed • Product bundling • Retail software • Sneakernet • Software as a service
Deceptive and/or illicit Unwanted software bundling • Malware • Spyware • Trojan horse • Worm • Ransomware • Scareware • Shovelware • Vaporware • list
Software release life cycle Abandonware • End-of-life • Long-term support • Software maintenance • Software maintainer • Software publisher
Copy protection Digital rights management • Software protection dongle • Hardware restrictions • License manager • Product activation • Product key • Software copyright • Software patent • Torrent poisoning
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