Freemium
Definition
A software can be used for free with limitations and additional functionality requires the purchase of a premium license or subscription.
Folder: Types of Software
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Library
DefinitionA file containing a program that is used by another program, e.g. a library for loading PNG images that is used by an image viewer so it can open PNG images -
Donationware
DefinitionFreeware monetized by asking its users for donations. -
Cross-Platform
DefinitionMeans that an application, game, or other software has more than one supported target platform, such as Windows, macOS, and Linux. -
Abandonware
DefinitionSoftware that has been abandoned, that doesn't receive more any more updates or support, and as such may gave you trouble when you try to run it on modern operating systems and hardware. -
Malware
DefinitionMalicious software such as viruses, keyloggers, spyware, trojan horses, ransomware, cryptominers, among others. -
Driver
DefinitionVirtual program used by the computer to communicate with a physical part installed in the computer. -
Executable File
DefinitionA file that contains an algorithm for your computer to execute. -
Web Browser Extension
DefinitionA software that you install on your web browser that adds functionality to the web browser. -
Terminal Command
DefinitionWhat is a Terminal Command? A terminal command is a text command that you can type in a terminal to execute a program. Terminal commands are typically names of programs that are meant to be executed together with the parameters that control their behavior. This term is synonymous with "command-line command." Examples of Terminal Commands […] -
Open Source
DefinitionPrograms that have the source code used to created them made publicly available for everyone to read. -
Daemon
DefinitionA program that runs in the background, and stays running all the time, providing utilities for other programs or waiting for a request from the Internet or a local network. -
Web Application
An application that is available as a website. -
AI
DefinitionArtificial Intelligence. Broad term that mainly refers to making a computer program behave in some way that appears intelligent, able to make decisions by itself. -
Fork
A fork is a project that has branched out from another project, e.g. LibreOffice, which is a fork of OpenOffice. -
Freeware
Software that can be downloaded and used for free, without paying a fee or for a subscription. -
Libreware
Software that can be modified by its users, in the sense that the user can change any aspect of the program, including removing any unwanted parts, changing any behaviors, and adding any new features they wish. -
Operating System
A collection of computer software that makes a computer machine usable for practical purposes. -
Application
DefinitionA computer program that can be applied to solve some user need.