Open Source Vs Closed Source Software
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Features of Open Source Software:
- Usually free to use.
- Anyone can use/edit/modify software.
- Not necessarily built by a professional programmer.
- Not guaranteed to be supported into the future (updates and bug fixes).
- Usually no customer support.
Features of Closed Source Software:
- You have to have a license to use the software
- It usually costs a fee to use.
- Customer support is usually available to the user if they have a problem.
- The software will be updated and improved overtime (usually).
- Source code cannot be edited or changed by third parties.
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