Differentiate between proprietary software and freeware software. Name two software of each type.

Q. Differentiate between proprietary software and freeware software. Name two software of each type.

Answer:-

Freeware software:-
Software are freely available for use but source code may not be available. Such software is called freeware.

Examples of freeware are Skype, Adobe Reader etc.

Proprietary software:-
When software to be used has to be purchased from the vendor who has the copyright of the software, then it is a proprietary software.

Examples of proprietary software are Microsoft Windows, Tally, Quick heal etc.