Open source and Proprietary software
- Created by: Tomiwaq
- Created on: 30-03-19 12:34
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- Open source and Proprietary software
- Open source
- It is software where the source code is made freely available
- Users may legally modify the source code to create their own spin-off software
- It can be shared under the same licence and terms
- Examples are: Mozilla Firefox, Android, and Linux
- Popular open source software is supported by a strong online community
- Users activity help to improve the software
- Advantages
- It is free
- Made for the greater good
- Very reliable and secure
- Disadvantage
- Small projects could be buggy
- Unpatched security holes
- No warranties if something goes wrong
- Proprietary software
- Only the compiled code is released.
- The source code is usually a closely-guarded secret
- Restrict the modification, copying and redistribution
- Must be paid for
- Examples are: Microsoft and Adobe
- Businesses use proprietary software instead of OS
- Better customer support options
- Advantages
- Comes with warranties, documentation and customer support
- Well-tested and reliable
- Cheaper for companies than developing their own custom software
- Disadvantage
- Can be expensive
- Software might not fit the user's needs
- May not maintain older software after warranties expire
- Open source
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