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- 1Open Source definitionThe source code used to create the software is available for modification.
- 2Open Source examplesOpenOffice, Python, Firefox, Linux
- 3Open Source advantages-Customisation
-Less prone to bugs
-Better quality (lots of modifications made regularly) - 4Open Source disadvantages-Often made for the developers needs
-Lacks friendly user interface
-No support if something goes wrong
-Malicious users can exploit weaknesses - 5Proprietary definitionSoftware owned by an individual user or company where the source code is often kept hidden.
- 6Proprietary examplesApple iOS, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Windows
- 7Proprietary advantages-Customer service and support
-Tailored for specific user requirements
-Friendly and easy to use user interface
-Help guides and handbooks available - 8Proprietary disadvantages-Very expensive
-Profit orientated
-License restrictions
-Lacks customisation
-Locked in due to incompatibility issues - 9Off the Shelf definitionReady made and pre-packaged by the developer. On sale to the general public.
- 10Off the Shelf advantages-Ready immediately
-Extensively tested
-Price is known before purchase
-Usually cheaper than custom software - 11Off the Shelf disadvantages-May not meet the users exact requirements
-Customisation is virtually impossible - 12Custom Written definitionSoftware that is specifically commissioned for a user. Made to meet specific requirements and not available to the general public.
- 13Custom advantages-Users needs are analysed so the software is specific to them
-Developer is contactable is issues arise - 14Custom disadvantages-Takes a long time to develop
-May not have been sufficiently tested
-Expensive as it is not a mass audience just a single customer
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