FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

APPLICATION SYSTEM SOFTWARE

WHAT IS COMPUTER SOFTWARE

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Mr.Bean installs a piece of software that allows him to customize the source code for his business operation. Which type of software did he install?

A	Shareware
B	Open-source
C	Closed-source
D	Freeware

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Definition. Open source software (OSS) is software that is distributed with its source code, making it available for use, modification, and distribution with its original rights.

Detailed explanation-2: -Open source software is software with source code that anyone can inspect, modify, and enhance.

Detailed explanation-3: -The term open source refers to any program whose source code is made available for use or modification as users or other developers see fit. Unlike proprietary software, open source software is computer software that is developed as a public, open collaboration and made freely available to the public.

Detailed explanation-4: -Open source software can be free of copyright and is usually available to anyone. Proprietary software is copyrighted and only available under licence.

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