Open Source and Proprietary Software Flashcards
What is open source?
Where he source code is made freely availible
What are some examples of platforms that use open source?
Apache HTTP server, GIMP, Android, Linux, Firefox
What are the advantages of using Open Source Software?
It is free, made for the greater good, very reliable and secure, room for innovation and creativity
What are the disadvantages of using Open Source Software?
Buggy, No warranties, No customer support, unpatched security holes
What is Proprietary software?
Software where only the compiled code is released, usually a guarded secret
What are some examples of Proprietary Software?
Adobe suite, Office, Windows, Outlook
What are the advantages of Proprietary Software?
Comes with warranties, well tested, reliable and secure, Cheaper for companies
What are the disadvantages of Proprietary Software?
Can be expensive, software may not fit users needs