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Software Licensing

The legal terms governing how software can be installed and used.

Definition

License types include per-user, per-device, subscription, site, concurrent, and open-source licenses such as GPL. EULAs define usage rights; violating licensing can bring audits and penalties. Personal and corporate licenses differ, and DRM enforces some restrictions.

Example

Microsoft 365 E3 allows each licensed user to install Office on up to five PCs or Macs.

Exam tip

Personal-use licenses cannot be used in commercial settings.

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