proprietary software
Definition
Computer programs that are exclusive property of their developers or publishers, and cannot be copied or distributed without complying with their licensing agreements. Almost all commercial (shrinkwrapped) software is proprietary, but many excellent new programs (such as Apache web server, Linux operating system, and StarOffice office suite) are non-proprietary (and free).
proprietary software is in the Computer Hardware, Software, & Security subject.
proprietary software appears in the definition of the following term: printer control language (PCL)
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