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    Computer Science GCSE

    Licencing

    What Licencing means in Computer Science GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.

    Definition of Licencing

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    The owner granting permission to use software under stated conditions, for example single-user, site or open-source licences.
    Pearson Edexcel · Ethical and legal

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