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These are often two different subjects. Free software is not necessarily open-source (in fact much of it is not). On the other hand open-source software is not always free. All "open-source" means is that you can acquire access to the actual root or kernel software around which the program is built. This would allow you as programmer a chance to modify the program to better suit your needs. Often there are requirements or rules you must follow.
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Is open source software copyrighted?
Open source software is software that allows the source code to be used. Oftentimes, they are free to use. Open source software is copyrighted.
Is Microsoft Office open source software?
no....because an open source software is distributed for free
Does Open Source software not have to be purchased.?
Often, Open Source software is provided free of charge. But always check.
Which software are downloaded legally and ethically from the internet for free?
Software that can be downloaded free and legally are: 1: Open Source software (Though not all software that is open source is free) 2: Freeware 3: Shareware 4: Software trials
What is the difference between free software and open source software?
Free software is software that makes few or no restrictions on what you can do with it or the source code. According to the Free Software Foundation, in order for software to be considered "free", it must: * Allow use of the program for any purpose. * Have the source code available, to see how it works and change it. * Allow you to distribute unmodified copies of the software * Allow you to modify and release the changes to the program. "Open-source" software only needs to meet the second criteria. Software can have it's source available, but forbid you to release it commercially, or release modified copies of the binaries / source.
What is expansion of FOSS?
Free and Open Source Software
Is free software always open source?
YES
How much is Open Office software?
Open Office download is FREE. It's what's called 'open source' software.
What does open software mean?
The term open software means software that is available in open source code form. It is software that is free to be distributed to anyone who wants it.
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.
What is full form of FOSS?
Free and open-source software
Where can one download for free the best open source software?
There are a number of websites that offer reliable and free downloads of open source software. Some of the best of these websites are SourceForge, CNet, and OpenOffice.
