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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is an advantage of open-source software?
A
It may need specialist knowledge to develop the software.
B
It may not be as thoroughly tested as other types of software.
C
The producers will provide regular updates.
D
It is free to use.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Flexibility is one of the biggest open-source software advantages since being free from vendor lock-in and the ability to scale and change the app could also be seen as flexibility factors.

Detailed explanation-2: -Expert-Verified Answer Free of Cost :-It means using that open source software is completely free. The company do not charge you for working on it. Some Examples of Open Source Software are Open Office, Linux Operating systems etc. option a) you can edit the source to customise it.

Detailed explanation-3: -Linux and open source Linux is a free, open source operating system (OS), released under the GNU General Public License (GPL).

Detailed explanation-4: -Open-source software is very often free or cheaper than proprietary software. Therefore, you save on licensing and maintenance fees. Moreover, most open-source solutions take less hardware power to carry out their tasks. In other words, you can also save on hardware costs!

Detailed explanation-5: -Option B Solution: Availability of technical support is not an advantage of open-source operating systems over proprietary versions.

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