COMPUTER SOFTWARE
TYPES OF SOFTWARE
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true
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Detailed explanation-1: -Practical Differences between Free Software and Open Source Nearly all open source software is free software, but there are exceptions. First, some open source licenses are too restrictive, so they do not qualify as free licenses.
Detailed explanation-2: -While over 90% of software companies use free open source components, only a handful are actually aware of the hidden costs behind using “free” code. This article discusses the real cost of using open source in commercial software, the risks behind it and how they can be mitigated.
Detailed explanation-3: -Open source components are free to use But they come with an attached license, that requires their users to adhere to certain terms and conditions.
Detailed explanation-4: -“Free software” means software that respects users’ freedom and community. Roughly, it means that the users have the freedom to run, copy, distribute, study, change and improve the software. Thus, “free software” is a matter of liberty, not price.