Open Source VS Closed Source

Question 1

What is open source?

Answer 1

Open source code is a code that can be used by anyone without a license and is distributed with the source code.

Question 2

Advantages of open source

Answer 2

It can be modified and improved by anyone.

Technical support from online community.

Can be modified or customisable and also can be sold on that

Question 3

Disadvantages of open source

Answer 3

Support available alignment may be insufficient or incorrect, it may also contain bugs and the developer of the code will have less control over it which would mean and lower security

Question 6

What is a closed source?

Answer 6

Close source code requires the user to have an appropriate license to be able to use it.users cannot access the source code as the company owns the copyright license

Question 7

Advantages of closed source

Answer 7

It will have thorough, regular and well tested updates

Company owning the software can provide expert support and user manual

It will have high levels of security due to it being developed professionally

Question 8

Disadvantages of close source

Answer 8

The license restrict how many people can use the software at once.

Users cannot modify and improve the software themselves

Closed source can be costly due to the need of expert support and training of staff