Creative Commons
Definition
Creative Commons is a licensing system that allows creators to share their work with specific permissions for others to use, remix, or distribute it. It provides a way for creators to grant certain rights while still retaining some control over their work.
Related terms
Public Domain: Works in the public domain are not protected by copyright and can be used freely by anyone without permission.
Open Source: Open source refers to software or other creative works that are freely available for anyone to use, modify, and distribute.
Attribution Share-Alike: An attribution share-alike license requires users of a work to give credit to the original creator and share any derivative works under the same license terms.
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Study guides (1)
AP Computer Science Principles - 5.5 Legal and Ethical Concerns
Additional resources (1)
AP Computer Science Principles - Big Idea 5 Overview: Impact of Computing
Practice Questions (1)
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