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    The document summarizes the differences between open source software development and proprietary software development. Open source software has publicly available source code that allows programmers to modify and improve the software at no cost, while proprietary software keeps its source code private. Some advantages of open source software are lower costs, greater flexibility, and encouragement of innovation, but it offers less control over modifications. Proprietary software gives companies more control over modifications but is more limited in flexibility and innovation.

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    The document summarizes the differences between open source software development and proprietary software development. Open source software has publicly available source code that allows programmers to modify and improve the software at no cost, while proprietary software keeps its source code private. Some advantages of open source software are lower costs, greater flexibility, and encouragement of innovation, but it offers less control over modifications. Proprietary software gives companies more control over modifications but is more limited in flexibility and innovation.

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    Khushagam Paliwal 2020121

    IT & EB ASYNCHRONOUS ASSIGNMENT

    1) Difference between Open Source Software Development vs Proprietary Software


    Development and their advantages/ disadvantages.

    OPEN-SOURCE SOFTWARE-
    -Open-source software is computer software whose source code is available openly on the
    internet and programmers can modify it to add new features and capabilities without any cost.
    -Here the software is developed and tested through open collaboration.
    -In open-source software the source code is public.
    -Open-source software can be installed into any computer.
    -It is more flexible and provides more freedom which encourages innovation.
    -Examples are Android, Linux, Firefox, Open Office, GIMP, VLC Media player, etc.

    PROPRIETARY SOFTWARE-
    -Proprietary software is computer software where the source codes are publicly not available
    only the company that has created can modify it.
    -Here the software is developed and tested by the individual or organization by which it is owned
    not by the public.
    -In proprietary software, the source code is protected.
    -Proprietary software can be installed into any computer without a valid license.
    -It is not much flexible so there is a very limited innovation scope with the restrictions.
    -Examples are Windows, macOS, Internet Explorer, Google Earth, Microsoft Office, Adobe
    Flash Player, Skype, etc.

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