Advantages of open source software:

Software can be adapted to fit needs

Disadvantages of open source software:

Small projects won't have regular updates

No warranties incase something goes wrong

Companies won't want competition accessing their code

Comes with warranties, support, documentation etc

Software companies won't maintain older software

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1Open source software is when the source code is freely available, users can legally modify the source code
1. ATrue
2. BFalse
2Examples of open source software include:
1. ALinux
2. BMozilla Firefox
3. CWindows
4. DAndroid
3Which company is based off open source software?
1. AAndroid
2. BApple
3. CWindows
4Advantages of open source software:
1. AFree
2. BMade for the greater good
3. CSoftware can be adapted to fit needs
4. DCommunity support
5. ENo bugs
6. FAlways secure
5Disadvantages of open source software:
1. ASmall projects won't have regular updates
2. BBugs can be common
3. CSecurity can be a problem
4. DNo warranties incase something goes wrong
5. ENo customer support
6. FCompanies won't want competition accessing their code
7. GExpensive
8. HWon't be quick to download
6Proprietary software is where only compiled code is accessible, source code is hidden away
1. ATrue
2. BFalse
7An example of proprietary software is:
1. AWindows
2. BLinux
3. CVLC
8Benefits of proprietary software include:
1. AComes with warranties, support, documentation etc
2. BWell tested and reliable
3. CCheaper than making your own
4. DFree
9Disadvantages of proprietary software imcludes
1. AExpensive
2. BWon't fit users needs exactly
3. CSoftware companies won't maintain older software
4. DBuggy
5. ENot secure

Description: GCSE Computer Science (Computer Systems) Quiz on Open source and proprietary software , created by Katie S on 07/05/2017.
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