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Procurement
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- 1Open source software.Placed in the public domain
.Users can see and edit source code
.Free - 2Open source examplesPython, Linux, Firefox, Open office, Google chrome, Android
- 3Proprietary software.Produced by a person or company
.Source code is not publically available
.Usually developed for profit
.License must be bought before use - 4Proprietary software examplesMicrosoft windows, Microsoft office, Apple OS, Adobe creative suite
- 5Open source advantages.Free
.Easily altered
.Software can be shared with others
.Reliable and efficient because users are constantly working to improve it - 6Open source disadvantages.No guaranteed support
.Updates may not happen or may be irregular
.The software could be bad quality without a friendly user interface - 7Proprietary software advantages.Support lines
.Extensively tested
.Updates are often and regular - 8Proprietary software disadvantages.Can be very expensive
.Deliberate incompatibilities, users are locked into using the software
.Cannot be modified - 9Off the shelf.Bought from a supplier, pre boxed and ready to install
.Sold in substantial qualities
.Word processing, spread sheets, emails - 10Custom written software.Specially commissioned for a customer
.Meets specific requirements
.Months or years to develop
.Bespoke software - 11Off the shelf advantages.Immediate
.Extensively tested
.Price is known before purchase
.Plenty of support available - 12Off the shelf disadvantages.May not meet specific requirements
.Customisation is difficult - 13Custom advantages.Meets specific preferences
.Developer can be contacted to resolve issues - 14Custom disadvantages.Long time to make
.Lack of testing
.Expensive- unique software for one customer, one profit
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- GCSE Computing (Computer Systems) FlashCards sobre Procurement, criado por 12ewailes em 10-03-2016.
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