open source vs closed source

Question 1

open source

Answer 1

Open source code can be used by anyone without a license and is ​distributed with the source code​.

Question 2

closed source

Answer 2

Closed source code requires the user to hold an ​appropriate license​ to use it.

Users ​cannot access the source code​ as the company owns the copyright license​.

Question 3

advantages of open source

Answer 3

• Can be modified and improved by anyone
• Technical support from online community
• Can be modified and sold on

Question 4

advantages of closed source

Answer 4

• Thorough, regular and well-tested updates
• Company owning software provides expert support and user manuals.
• High levels of security as developed professionally.

Question 5

disadvantages of open source

Answer 5

• Support available online may be insufficient or incorrect. No user manuals.
• Lower security as may not be developed in a controlled environment

Question 6

disadvantages of closed source

Answer 6

• License restricts how many people can use the software at once
• Users cannot modify and improve software themselves