Application Software Flashcards
What is an open source software?
Source code that the public is able to read and edit
What is a proprietary software?
Source code that only the software company can read and edit.
What are the advantages of an open source software?
Free to use despite purchases made in the app
Support available through forums
Suitable with proprietary software
What are the disadvantages of an open source software?
Support responses won’t be available straight away
May need to pay for training
What are the advantages of a proprietary software?
Direct support available from the software company
More features
What are the disadvantages of a proprietary software?
Updates take longer to become aware of
No customisation - not done for a specific person or object
Can be expensive
What are the three performance factors?
Maturity of the software
Interoperability - where devices or systems interact with each other
Support of hardware for hard tasks
