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

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Proprietary softwareFreeware software
Proprietary software is owned and controlled by a single entity (company or individual), and its source code is not publicly available.Freeware Software is free to use, but ownership remains with the developer, and its source code may not be publicly available.
Its use is regulated and further distribution and modification is either forbidden or requires special permission by the supplier or vendor.This allows copying and further distribution, but not modification.
Examples: Microsoft Windows, Tally etc.Examples: TeamViewer, VLC Media Player etc.

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