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2.1 Types of software - Coggle Diagram
2.1 Types of software
Open source software
Code, written by programmers in a high or low level programming language, which is converted into a list of instructions for the computer to provide various functions and actions.
Advantages
Developed by volunteer programmers so the application is free to use
Source code can be altered
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Closed source software
Creators have copyright over the software (code is not provided to the user). When purchasing this kind of software, you are purchasing a right to use it but you don't own it.
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Embedded software
Software designed to control a device/machine. E.g motion detection systems found in traffic lights.
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