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Open software and proprietary software (Proprietary software is closed…
Open software and proprietary software
Open source
software is given away with its
source code
Open source software is software where the source code is made freely available . Users may legally modify the source code to create their own software, which can be shared under the same licence and terms as the original software.
Examples GIMP, VLC
Linux is a hugely successful open source OS
Disadvantages
of
open source software
small projects
may not get
regular updates
.
have
un-patched security holes
.
limited user documentation
.
No warranties
if something goes wrong.
No customer support
.
companies using open source code
may not want competitors to see their source code, but they have no choice
.
Advantages
of
open
source software
:
It is
free.
Made for the greater good,
not profit- benefits everyone
, encourages collaboration, sharing of ideas.
software can be
adapted by users
to fit
their needs
.
more
creative and innovative
.
popular software os very r
eliable and secure
.
Proprietary software is closed source software
Proprietary software is software where only the compiled code is released. The source code is usually a closely guarded secret. - compiled code is the final file so it doesn't tell you how the program was made.
Proprietary software licenses restrict the modification, copying of the software. its usually paid for.
Big companies producing proprietary software include Microsoft, adobe, photoshop.
businesses often use proprietary software.
paid for
Advantages
of
proprietary software
Comes with
warranties, documentation and customer support
reliable and updates will come regularly
.
cheaper for companies
than developing their own custom-built software.
Disadvantages
of
proprietary software
can be
expensive
.
software
may not fit a user's needs
, and they
can't do anything about it
.
the company would
want the customers to buy the latest software
so they won't maintain the
older software warranties expire
.