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Types of software
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- 1What is off the shelf software?'Ready-made' for all users
Readily available
relatively cheap
Plenty of support
Thoroughly tested and updates available
May not have features you need and lots that you will never use - 2Give examples of off the shelf softwareWord processors
Spreadsheets - 3What is custom written or bespoke software?Specially developed for a user or organisation
Has all of the features required
Will function as user requires
No unused features
Relatively expensive
Will take time to develop and test
Users may need training
No books and Internet tutorials will be available
Dependant on the developer for upgrades, support and removal of bugs - 4What is open source software?Software whose source code is available for modification or enhancement by anyone
Is free to use
Under license, users who modify the code must pass it on without payment
Cheaper for users and organisations to use
Users can adapt it to suit their needs
Constant upgrades are available
A community of dedicated enthusiasts will provide free support - 5Give examples of open source softwareOpen Office
Linux
Android - 6What is proprietary or closed source software?Source code cannot be modified by anyone by the person, team or organisation who created it and maintains exclusive control over it
Users must agree, by signing a license that they will not do anything with the software that the software's authors have not expressly permitted
More expensive for users and organisations
Makers will provide support and updates
Makers will not adapt it for needs of individual users
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- GCSE Computing (3 Software) Flashcards on Types of software, created by Anisha Rai on 20/04/2016.
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