1
Q
Shareware vs Freeware
A
Both covered by copyright.
Shareware
- copies: archival/distribution purposes
- cannot be modified
- source code is not distributed
Freeware
- copies: can be made, altered and distributed
- source code can be distributed
- not for profit
2
Q
Agile vs Prototyping
A
Agile
- circular
- user focused
- a working version of the product is released to users each time before re-defining
- small teams
Prototyping
- iterative
- customer validates the product
- allows for modification of design before release to the public
3
Q
What are the methods of installation?
A
Direct Cut-Over
- no cross-over (all training and testing is done before implementation)
- eg ATM system
Parallel
- run parallel for an adjustment period
- eg mobile phone network
Phased
- gradual, phased introduction
- eg from paper to online
Pilot
- period of testing to see if it works with a small number of users, like the pilot in a tv show
- eg smartphone app
