FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

APPLICATION SYSTEM SOFTWARE

SYSTEMS SOFTWARE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Amin buys a new computer with an operating system and some utilities.Some of the software in Amin’s computer is open source.Describe what is meant by open source software.Answers:3
A
The source code is distributed with the software
B
The customer can modify the source code
C
The customer can redistribute the source code (with the same licence / restrictions)
D
The program comes pre-compiled with no source code
E
The customer must not modify the source code
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -System software manages the computer’s basic functions, including the disk operating system, file management utility software and operating systems.

Detailed explanation-2: -Open source software is code that is designed to be publicly accessible-anyone can see, modify, and distribute the code as they see fit. Open source software is developed in a decentralized and collaborative way, relying on peer review and community production.

Detailed explanation-3: -A device driver is software that contains a set of instructions that command a computer’s operating system on how to communicate with the hardware so that it can function properly. Device drivers allow communication between the operating system and all the devices, such as the mouse, keyboard, printer, etc.

Detailed explanation-4: -Open source software is different. Its authors make its source code available to others who would like to view that code, copy it, learn from it, alter it, or share it. LibreOffice and the GNU Image Manipulation Program are examples of open source software.

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