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They are 2 different things, not compatible in nature.
However, you can have a project to have iOS, Windows, Linux, etc all running under your new open source operating system, then the answer may be yes.
Windows, from the other hand, never have open source in mind, so itself is definitely not going to have features compatible to open source. (if there is any, it is accidental, and Microsoft may take that away in the future)
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∙ 14y agoYes. Open-source programs don't magically become unsafe just because they are compiled for Windows.
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What you prefer open source software or proprietary software?
I prefer open source software.
What is the difference between open source and closed source software?
commercial software is made for profit. it is maintained by a company, and it's code is a trade secret, hidden, "closed source", because you can't see it (and therefore steal it) open source software is free to use. it is created not for profit, typically maintained by a community of individuals. its code is free for everyone to look at, modify, steal, etc. sometimes you will have trouble downloading open source software - make sure you download the "windows binaries" or "windows compile" and not the source code
Why you did the open source?
After using MS Windows for several years (not an experience I particularly enjoyed) I discovered Linux and open source, and so, after a period of trial and error, I was able to get rid of MS Windows and gratefully embrace open source. I found that there are too many advantages to open source, compared with Windows, that I will name only two. (1) I no longer had to spend considerable (wasted) time in updating security software, or Windows Update (which was always a very slow process). (2) I had more control over how I wanted my Ubuntu 12.04 operating system to look and work! After trying several distributions of free open source software, I have now settled on using Ubuntu for my five computers.
Does there exist an open source software for piping design layout schematics?
See the related link for a list of open source piping software.
What is meaning of the latest open source application software?
An open source application software is a software application which also provides the users the opportunity to take the source code and edit it. Customizing the source code and sharing it to other users for free is a way to make sure that the software is meant to benefit the user and not the programmer.
Is Microsoft Office open source software?
no....because an open source software is distributed for free
Does Microsoft produce open source software?
No.
Is Windows 7 open source software?
No it is not.
Is Microsoft office and Open Office considered a software suite?
No, Microsoft Office suite is application software. Windows XP, Windows 7 and Windows 8 are system software or operating system software..
Is Microsoft Office is a Proprietary software?
Yes it is. It is owned by Microsoft and they do not give access to the source code for the program, unlike open source software programs.
Is open source software a better program for technology?
It depends. Open software is usually free from the restriction of use, registration and licensing associated with propriety (closed) software as offered by Microsoft's Windows. As one who uses nothing but open software, I would say a big 'yes!'
What is an open source software supposed to do?
Open source software is designed to do exactly what its closed source (paid software) counterpart is to do. Open Office for example is free to use and does the same thing as Microsoft office that costs hundreds.
Why does Microsoft not produce open source software?
Money is the main driver, control the next.
Can you operate a camputer without the camputer software?
You need to have installed an operating system: examples being open source Ubuntu, Microsoft Windows, etc. otherwise you can't use the computer.
What program would you use to create a worksheet?
A couple of options are Microsoft Excel or Open Office Calc (open-source free software).
Is OpenOffice.org the same as Linux?
No, OpenOffice is a productivity suite similar to Microsoft Office. Linux is an operating system (as is Microsoft Windows). Both have in common that they are Free Open Source Software (FOSS), which means they are free to download and are free to change (because the source code is provided). OpenOffice runs on Linux as well as Microsoft Windows or Mac OS X and some other operating systems.
How can you update an 1st gen iPod touchs software?
you actually cant.its not an open source software..its closed unlike Microsoft and Linux.
