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In your opinion, why people prefer open source software
over proprietary alternative
nowadays?
Name top (fives) 5 most popular open source software and
compare them with similar
proprietary software (e.g. Open Office Versus Microsoft Office)
What is open source software
Open source software is software whose source code is available for
modification of enhancement by anyone. "Source code" is the part of
software that most computer users don't ever see; it's the code computer
programmers can use to change how a piece of software works. Programmers who
have access to a computer program's source code can improve that program by
adding features to it or fixing parts that don't always work correctly.
Why do people prefer using open source software?
Many people prefer open source software because they have more control
over that kind of software. They can examine the code to make sure it's not
doing anything they don't want it to do, and they can change parts of it they
don't like. User's who aren't programmers also benefits from open source
software, because they can use this software for any purpose they wish, not
merely the way someone else think they should.
Others like open source software because it helps them become better
programmers. They can learn to make better software by studying the source code
others have written. They can also share their work others, inviting comment
and critique.
Some people prefer open source software because they consider it more
secure and stable than proprietary software. Because anyone can view and modify
open source software, someone might spot and correct errors or omission that a
program's original authors might missed. And because so many programmers can
work on a piece of open source software without asking for permission from
original authors. open sorce software is generally fixed, updated, and upgraded
quickly.
Many users prefer open source software to proprietary software for
important, long-term projects. Because the source code for open source software
is distributed publicity, users that rely on software for critical tasks can be
sure their tools won't disappear or fall into disrepair if their original
creators stop working on them.
Name top (fives) 5 most popular open source software and compare them
with similar
proprietary software
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