Computer Science GCSE
Software licences
What Software licences means in Computer Science GCSE, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Software licences
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Reference: OCR
Set the terms of use: proprietary licences restrict copying, modification and redistribution, while open source licences allow users to view, modify and share the source code, often under conditions.
Topics that use Software licences
Related terms
- Computer Misuse Act 1990
- Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988
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- Data Protection Act 2018
- Environmental issues
- Ethical issues
- Legal issues
Using Software licences in the exam
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