Computer Science GCSE
Proprietary Software
What Proprietary Software means in Computer Science GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Proprietary Software
Software that is legally the property of the creator; users buy a license to use it but cannot modify or distribute the source code.
Topics that use Proprietary Software
- Ethical and legal (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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Using Proprietary Software in the exam
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