COMPUTER SOFTWARE
TYPES OF SOFTWARE
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Bespoke
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Close Source
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Open Source
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Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -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-3: -Closed source software ( sometimes called proprietary software) refers to software that has essentially “closed” access to its source code. This means that unauthorized agents (including software users) are prohibited from interacting with software code.
Detailed explanation-4: -Open-source software is software that makes the source code available for anyone to copy and use.
Detailed explanation-5: -Sometimes, software are freely available for use but source code may not be available. Such software are Supplement – Informatics Practices with Python–XI called freeware. Examples of freeware are Skype, Adobe Reader, etc.