Question

What are Proprietary Software ? Give its examples.

Answer 1

Proprietary software is non-free computer software

Explanation:

• Proprietary software is any copyrighted software and brings restriction against use, modification, and distribution that are set by its developer, vendor or publisher. Proprietary software remains the property of its owner/creator, and is used under predefined conditions by end-users / organizations. Proprietary software can also be called closed-source software or commercial software.
• Microsoft Windows, Adobe Flash Player, iTunes, Adobe Photoshop, Google Earth, macOS, Skype, WinRAR, and Oracle's version of Java are a few examples of proprietary software.

Answer 2

Answer:

Proprietary software also known as closed source software or non-free computer software where is the software's publisher or another person retains intellectual property rights - usually copyright of the source code but sometimes patent rights.