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Open source vs Closed source - Coggle Diagram
Open source vs Closed source
Open source
Characteristics
Is free and people can add upon and improve the software through its code
The source code is out there for the public to see
Isn't owned by anyone
Closed source
Characteristics
The source code is not released to the public
The organization owns the rights to the product
Example Softwares
Open Source
GIMP
Linux
Closed Source
Word
Discord
Powerpoint
Differences
You can add upon and improve open source software you cant with
Open source is free closed source is not
Open source is free and nobody owns closed source is owed by someone and has rights to use