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What do the licenses mean?
It can mean one of two things:
1: The program or app runs advertisements (ads) in some way.
2: The program or app may include PUP’s (potentially unwanted programs)
This is a way of protecting you from software that isn’t truly freeware, so you can watch the installation carefully for unwanted third-party programs that might try to install. Sometimes it's as simple as a company advertising their other products, and it can be as bad as potentially unwanted programs (PUP's) you need to watch for during installation.
The “License” field is to give you a heads-up about what you are downloading. We let you know what it is in one of 4 ways:
1: Freeware. This means it’s free.
2: Open Source: Free plus anyone can download the source code and modify it to their liking.
3: Shareware: Typically a restricted program that requires purchasing to unlock all features.
4: Ad-Supported: Advertising supported or third party (additional) software included.
Always question what you download from the internet. Scan the files with your antivirus software or use a online solution like Virustotal.
Stay safe