COMPUTER SOFTWARE
TYPES OF SOFTWARE
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Question
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False
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True
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Open source software is code that is designed to be publicly accessible-anyone can see, modify, and distribute the code as they see fit.
Detailed explanation-2: -Generally, Open Source software is software that can be freely accessed, used, changed, and shared (in modified or unmodified form) by anyone.
Detailed explanation-3: -Which of the following is true about open source software? The program can be changed and freely distributed.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Open Source Initiative (OSI) was formed in February 1998 by Eric Raymond and Bruce Perens.
Detailed explanation-5: -An open source software license is free of charge and redistribution is allowed to anyone without any restriction. The source code must be made available so that the receiving party will be able to improve or modify it.