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Open and Close Software
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- 1What is Open Source Software?Open-source operating systems are software that is usually free.
- 2What is behind all operating systems?there is programming code, known as the source code.
- 3Who is open-source software available to?openly available to everyone
- 4What do people who create the software usually do?publish the code to allow others to use and modify it.
- 5Why should an organisation have a good in house programmer?could be able to modify an open-source operating system such as Linux, to personalise it for that company.
- 6What is the problem with this in an organisation?will requires programmers who have the knowledge and skill to carry out the modifications and may also cause support issues.
- 7What does open source software rely on?peer review for testing its uses and functionality and to fix any problems with it.
- 8What can individuals do with open source software?copy open-source operating systems and application software source code and if they have knowledge required, they can adapt it to their needs.
- 9What is an implication of using open source software such as Linux?that it can be copied and modified by individuals with a malicious intent
- 10what can you do to overcome this risk?downloading the open source software from a reputable website.
- 11Even though there is a risk with open source software-What opportunity does it give you?provide you with the opportunity to be creative and share their knowledge and expertise globally and freely
- 12What is proprietary software?software that legally remains the property of the organisation, group, or individual who created it.
- 13What will the organisation not usually release?does not release the source code
- 14Give examples of organisations that use proprietary softwareApple, Adobe, Microsoft
- 15Why is the specification and code kept a secret?to avoid copied being made and to stop modifications being made by anyone other than the company’s designated programmers.
- 16What are the benefits of proprietary software?there is lots of support available from other users, via the internet, training courses or books.
- 17What is the problem with proprietary software if it is bespoke?this can be costly
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- A level Computer Science (Unit 1 - Topic 2) Flashcards on Open and Close Software, created by Ariana Parr on 21/02/2022.
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