Proprietary vs Open Source Software

Who develops Open Source Software?

• Programmers

• Marketing teams

• Sales representatives

• End users

What is not a characteristic of open source software?

• Source code is available

• Users can modify the software

• Software must be sold

• Users can distribute their versions

What is required if you improve open source software?

• Keep improvements private

• Make improvements free

• Sell improvements

• Encrypt improvements

Which of the following is an example of open source software?

• Microsoft Word

• Mozilla Firefox

• Adobe Photoshop

• Google Chrome

What flexibility does open source software offer to businesses?

• It cannot be modified

• It can be adapted to specific business requirements

• It is only for personal use

• It is limited to standard features

When purchasing Proprietary Software, what are you actually buying?

• Ownership of the software

• The right to use the software

• The source code of the software

• A lifetime subscription

What is a key characteristic of Proprietary Software?

• It is open-source

• It is free to modify

• It must be purchased

• It is always free

What type of software is mentioned in the document?

• Option 1

• Proprietary Software

• Option 2

• Option 3

What is the primary focus of proprietary software design?

• User-friendliness.

• Open source development.

• Free distribution.

• Technical complexity.

What might be slow in coming in proprietary software?

• New features

• Updates

• User feedback

• Open-source contributions