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What are the advantages of open source software over closed source software?
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What is the difference between open-source and closed-source software?
The answer is in the question itself. Open-source software has it's source code available to everyone. Closed-source software does not.
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 are the advantages of CMS Open Source?
Some advantages of CMS (Content Management Software) open source are: It is cheap or free, they are flexible and easy to customise, error resolution is fast, support is provided.
What problems do Linux and other open sources software address?
Many problems are addressed by Linux & other open source software.The main ones are -: 1. Reduces costs for company drastically - compare free openoffice.org with $50 for a single software license for MS Word - that's just the beginning! 2. Helps avoid major security lapses as open source code is always superior to closed source. 3. Helps set up a smoother process for work due to software which follows industry standards as opposed to propriety closed source options.. And these are just a few of the many advantages of Linux & open source..
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.
What are the advantages of opensource software?
There are various open source software available, such as Ephesoft, OpenKM , TreeLine and many more and such open source software are vary useful for business industries for their business growth. Below are some advantages of Open Source Software - Reliability Security Lesser hardware costs Lower software costs High-quality software Fast deployment Integrated management Abundant support
What is the disadvantage of open source software?
The benefits of both closed and open source are dependent upon the person answering the question and their opinion on the matter. Commonly cited benefits of closed source software include the following non-exhaustive list. First, closed source software can't be viewed by the public, which according to closed source proponents, increases security due to the increased time it takes a cracker to break the software; the open source proponents state that it is this is simply "security through obscurity", and that publicly viewed source increases accountability. Secondly, closed source proponents say that their software licenses stand up better when challenged legally. Since there have been no major, decisive cases where open source was challenged by a patent lawsuit, this has not been proven either way. Closed source programs are often cited for breaking patent violations without the source code even being examined to see if the precise letter of the patent has indeed been violated. Thirdly, closed source proponents claim that the developers have a better "vested interest" because they are paid to develop the software, and thus results in higher quality software that is refined relative to the crude design of open source versions. While it is true that many open source projects yet lack the visual appeal of a closed-source, patented, licensed software, does not mean that it is impossible for open source to achieve this level of design, but instead reflects the fact that the typical open source programmer is more concerned with fixing bugs and tightening security instead of bolting on "chrome." Lastly, and perhaps most importantly, monetary value and intellectual property are cited as primary reasons to choose the closed-source route. By being able to hide bugs, you can release closed source software faster, since fewer people can analyze the code and find critical problems, and you can charge for the application (thus not depending on donations or support contracts), and protecting a particularly useful algorithm from being used by competitors by hiding its implementation details can provide more monopoly time in the market. Open source projects are usually donation-funded or support contract-funded and generally do not perform as well from a stock-market perspective, according to closed-source advocates. The lack of a long list of successful, profitable open-source ventures tends to support that opinion, but the list grows longer daily, as if to prove a point that closed-source might not necessarily be the best option. Overall, the supposed advantages of both closed and open software will be tainted by the developer's values (the "reason" why they're developing the software). Closed source advocates are almost always money-oriented, while open-source developers are almost always altruistic in nature, believing that the money will follow of its own accord and they can feel good that they helped solve the world's problems. This answer purposefully presents both sides so that it can be made apparent that the actual advantages offered from either side will depend on the project's objectives. Note that none of these advantages have been scientifically verified (as far as I can determine), and are only opinions of those with the loudest voices on each side (the easiest voices to hear).
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.
What you prefer open source software or proprietary software?
I prefer open source software.
what does an open source software do?
Open source software allows anybody to revise and reformat the software to suit their individual needs. Open source software is usually developed together and publically.
Is Microsoft Office open source software?
no....because an open source software is distributed for free
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!'
