____ is not protected by copyright because the copyright has expired, or the author has made the program available without restriction.
A) Shareware
B) Freeware
C) Open source software
D) Public domain software

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Public domain software is not protected by copyright because the copyright has expired or the author has intentionally made the program available without any restrictions. Shareware and freeware are still protected by copyright, and open source software may or may not be protected depending on the specific license under which it is released.

____ Is Not Protected by Copyright Because the Copyright Has