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Means that the source code is not revealed to the public but the product is released.
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of the closed source software?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of the close source software ?
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 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 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
When was Open Source Software Institute created?
Open Source Software Institute was created in 2000.
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.
Meaning of open source software hardware software?
Open source software is usually public, collaborative computer software that is licensed for the holder of the copyright to modify, study or distribute it to others no matter the purpose. Open source hardware has and does everything that opens source software does (it even has the software itself), but also includes the physical components and designs like schematics, source codes, layout data, etc.
Where would you find software that is a good source of software?
a downloadable software marketplace......
What are 2 categories of a software?
Software can be categorized as:Closed Source : Source code is not available for general publicOpen Source : Source code is available for general public to seeNote that availability of the source code does not mean that the software is completely free. It is still possible that an Open Source Software is specifically licensed, for example to allow free use but not for free redistribution. On the other hand, it is also possible that a Closed Source Software is allowed to be use and distributed for free.
Is Linux an example of proprietary software?
No. It is open source software.
