Question

A program, or software, consists of a series of related instructions, organized for a common purpose, that tells the computer what tasks to perform and how to perform them. An application, or app, sometimes called application software, consists of programs designed to make users more productive and/or assist them with personal tasks. The purpose of this discussion is to talk about the applications you use for work, school and play and the license agreements you agreed to when using them.

DQ Post

• Post the details on three Apps you use the most for School, Work, or Play.
• What do you use them for?
• Search online for each of the apps websites and post the References.
• Supply the References to the licenses in APA Format
• What Software Licenses apply to each of your applications?  
  • Retail Software
  • Custom Software
  • Shareware
  • Freeware
  • Open-Source
  • Public Domain

Answer 1

Q1. Apps I use most:

a) WhatsApp: is cross platform messenger app. Currently Facebook owns the app.

b) Telegram: is a cloud-based instant messaging and voice over IP service.

c) Share The Meal: is a app with a charity initiative by world food programme by United Nations.

Q2) Use of each of the apps:

a) WhatsApp- chatting with friends and family

b) Telegram - view and download informative educational contents

c) Share The Meal- giving donation for feeding poor children.

Q3) References:

a) WhatsApp:https://www.whatsapp.com

b) Telegram: https://telegram.org

c) Share The Meal: https://sharethemeal.org/en/index.html

Q4) Reference to licence:

a) WhatsApp- https://www.whatsapp.com/legal/

b) Telegram- https//github.com/DrKLO/Telegram/blob/master/LICENSE

c) Share The Meal- https://sharethemeal.org/en/privacy.html

Q5) Application and licenses:

a) Retail software - Proprietary license

b) Custom Software - End User License Agreement (EULA)

c) Shareware- Concurrent use license

d) Freeware - Non perpetual license

e) Open source- General public license (GPU)