{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Certified - CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ Audio Course","title":"Episode 85 — Safe Software Installation and Licensing Models","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/d13634b4\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":786,"description":"In this episode, we discuss safe software installation practices and licensing models, both of which are covered in the CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+) certification exam. You’ll learn how to verify software sources, check digital signatures, and follow proper installation procedures to avoid introducing malware or vulnerabilities.We’ll also explain licensing types — including open source, proprietary, subscription, and perpetual — and the legal and ethical considerations for each. Knowing these concepts will help you answer exam questions and make responsible software decisions in the workplace. Produced by BareMetalCyber.com.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/JEqnLZA6MlOLxyD9HjMPy1G2CrFYg4OOxyaBDeGIQ3A/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS84ZmMz/NDIzMjJlNDVlYTYx/Y2Q2YjY2OTQxZjY2/OGUyNi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}