what is an open source software? what are the advantages and disadvantages of using open source software?
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Open-source software is a type of computer software in which source code is released under a license in which the copyright holder grants users the rights to study, change, and distribute the software to anyone and for any purpose. Open-source software may be developed in a collaborative public manner
advantages
Open source software is made available under a licence that allows you to modify, make copies and passthe source code on to anyone. The software comes with its source code released - which you can change to meet your needs
disadvantage
As it is developed by a non-profit community, it has somedisadvantages as well. Open-source software is free to use, distribute, and modify. It has lower costs, and in most cases this is only a fraction of the cost of their proprietary counterparts.
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advantages
Open source software is made available under a licence that allows you to modify, make copies and passthe source code on to anyone. The software comes with its source code released - which you can change to meet your needs
disadvantage
As it is developed by a non-profit community, it has somedisadvantages as well. Open-source software is free to use, distribute, and modify. It has lower costs, and in most cases this is only a fraction of the cost of their proprietary counterparts.
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