FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

Detailed explanation-1: -Proprietary software, also known as closed source software, refers to non-free computer software that has restrictions on any combination of the usage, access, copying, modification, or distribution of modified versions of the software, and for which the software’s publisher retains intellectual property rights.

Detailed explanation-2: -Closed source software is software for which the source code is not freely available. It is developed and provided to the user as a fully compiled, executable set of files. The developer often provides support to users after purchase and ensures that the software works as expected.

Detailed explanation-3: -With closed source software (also known as proprietary software), the public is not given access to the source code, so they can’t see or modify it in any way. But with open source software, the source code is publicly available to anyone who wants it, and programmers can read or change that code if they desire.

Detailed explanation-4: -Some examples of closed source software are Skype, Google earth, Java, Adobe Flash, Virtual Box, Adobe Reader, Microsoft office, Microsoft Windows, WinRAR, mac OS, Adobe Flash Player etc.