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Which one of the following is a disadvantage of using proprietary software rather than open source software?

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  1. Proprietary software can only be accessed with a password
  2. Proprietary software can only be used on proprietary systems
  3. Proprietary software can only be used with an Internet connection
  4. Proprietary software is usually more expensive

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Option 4 : Proprietary software is usually more expensive
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The Correct answer is Proprietary software is usually more expensive

A software whose source code is freely distributed with a license to study, change, and further distribute to anyone for any purpose is called open-source software. 

Software that can be used only by obtaining a license from its developer after paying for it is called proprietary software.

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Difference between Open-source Software and Proprietary Software :
OPEN-SOURCE SOFTWARE PROPRIETARY SOFTWARE
  • it is computer software whose source code is available openly in the internet and programmers can modify it to add new features and capabilities without any cost.
  • it is computer software where the source codes are publicly not available only the company which has created can modify it.
  • Here the software is developed and tested through open collaboration.
  • Here the software is developed and tested by the individual or organization by which it is owned not by the public.
  • the source code is public
  • the source code is protected.
  • Users do not need to have any authenticated license to use this software.
  • Users need to have a valid and authenticated license to use this software.
  • These are freely available
  • Vendors tend to limit the number of computers on which their software can be used by using product activation, a product key or serial number or copy protection.
  • it is managed by an open-source community of developers.
  • Proprietary software is managed by a closed team of individuals or groups that developed it.
  • Users can get open software for free of charge.
  • Users must have to pay to get the proprietary software.
  • Examples are Android, Linux, Firefox, Open Office, GIMP, VLC Media player etc
  • Examples are Windows, macOS, Internet Explorer, Google Earth, Microsoft Office, Adobe Flash Player, Skype etc.

 

Hence the correct answer is Proprietary software is usually more expensive

 

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