IT SKILLS

MR.ZIA
ASSIGNMENT 01: SHAREWARE AND IT TYPES
BS - ENGLISH [MOR – 2A]
19/10/2022
HINA BASHARAT
SM -22034

SHAREWARE: It is a type of software that is initially available for a certain time

limit. The general idea of using this software is “try before you buy.” This free-
trial enables users to fully understand the capabilities and flaws of the software
before buying it. The trial period could be of 30 days or less and contains only a
certain number of features. It gives us a chance to try out new software at no
cost. The users can also share the software during the trial period. After the trial
period the software gets deactivated by itself and users do not have access to it
after.

It is an Open Source software. This means users can make changes and
distribute the software and source code to anyone and for any purpose.

There are few threats to using this software.

As in free-trial the programs are not licensed and upgrades are not available, this
can put a system at risk.
Not using the software and being left it on a computer could lead to malicious
attacks.
Poorly managing of software can lead to leakage of sensitive data.

Types of Shareware:

Adware:
It stands for advertising support software.
It allows developers to make money through ads advertisement.
The ads could appear either as pop up or a banner on the app.
It can be irritating and intrusive to user/s experience.

Example: Fireball, Ad block

Trialware:
This software is available free for a certain time limit.
Users need to pay to keep using it after the trail period.
Limited features are available in trial period.
Users need to upgrade to get access to all features.
Demoware is another name for Trialware.

Example: WinRAR and CorelDRAW Suite X7

Nagware:
It gets its name from the fact that it constantly reminds its users to purchase a
license.
It usually reminds users to upgrade to premium version in times of download or
when trying to access premium features.
It is often referred to as Annoyware or Guiltware

Example: Spotify, AVG

Crippleware:
This software encourages users to go for paid version by severely limiting the
software functionality.
It may restrict users from saving their work and hence making it difficult for them
to use software without upgrading to premium version.

Freemium:
It allows users to access basic and essential versions of software for free.
Users have to pay to get access to advance features.

Example: Youtube, Academia

Donationware:
It allows users to fully access the software for free while requesting an optional
donation to the software creators.
Donations are often used to make improvements to the software or to maintain
program updates.
Examples: VLC, Cyberduck