COMPUTER SOFTWARE
TYPES OF SOFTWARE
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Open Source
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Closed Source
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Closed Source software is something that cannot be widely distributed due to licensing that comes with the products. Examples of Closed Source software would be Windows, Microsoft Office, Skype, or Internet Explorer.
Detailed explanation-2: -Examples of closed source software for commercial use are Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, McAfee anti-virus software, and so on. Examples of closed source software not distributed commercially would be proprietary software used to operate a proprietary operation at a bank or a factory. Was this answer helpful?
Detailed explanation-3: -Learn from our enterprise-scale approach Our program & tools We have worked to develop a strong open source program over the past decade, making it easy for every team at Microsoft to choose to use, contribute to, and release open source software.
Detailed explanation-4: -MS WORD is an example of Application Software. Application Software-Application software is a program or group of programs designed for end-users.
Detailed explanation-5: -Like renting, closed source websites are owned by a software company (your landlord), that they host, upgrade and maintain. Some popular closed source products include Shopify, Weebly, Wix, and Squarespace.