OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE
- What is Open Source Software ?
- Use of Open Source Software.
- Difference between Open Source Software and Other Type of Software(Ex .Licensed software)
What is Open Source Software ?
Open Source Software(OSS) is a computer software . The software source code was released publicly ,so the user can study , change or modify ,enhance and give software to anyone.We can use this software for any purpose.
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Open Source Software Licenses :
Here are popular categories
1. Apache License 2.0 (Apache 2.0)
2. 3-clause BSD license (BSD-3-Clause)3. 2-clause BSD license (BSD-2-Clause)
4. GNU General Public License (GPL)
5. GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL)
6. MIT license (MIT)
7. Mozilla Public License 2.0 (MPL - 2.0)
8. Common Development and Distribution License 1.0 (CDDL-1.0)
9. Eclipse Public License 2.0 (EPL -2.0)
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Use of Open Source Software (OSS) :
Here what is the use of Open Source Software
1. Flexibility
2. Stability
3. Security and Reliability
4. Better Support
5. Savings
1. Flexibility
Flexibility means modify . We can customize the software like add extra functionality ,delete unnecessary parts. ( Or ) We can customize the software for our needs add or delete functionality .
2. Stability
If you want to create long term project we can use this type of software. because if the author of software stop working ,you don't worry for it ,the user community will take care the software.
3. Security and Reliability
Numerous people beings with extraordinary skill levels may work on the same software program , which may result in code inconsistency . That's when the lifestyle of open source is beneficial.Other builders from around the world can review ,fix and replace this code.The faster code review , the extra secure and dependable the software is .Authors and users improve a solution due to the fact they need it to perform well.
Simple definition
More people work on same software ,so they can find and repair the software fast, so it's secure and reliable.
4. Better Support
As an Open Source Software (OSS) user ,you have more ways to get a technical support and other supports .Because millions of user or developer work on the OSS. So we have a better support.
5. Savings
The OSS is free or low price compare than other commercial software.This is useful and save money.
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Difference between OSS and other software (Licensed Software)
In here 1st we want to know what is Licensed software .
Licensed software :
A licensed software otherwise called as proprietary software distributed under a licensing agreement to authorized users only.
In other words, it's the completely opposite of Open Source, as the source code is not to be shared with the public for anyone to look at or modify.
4 major Differences are
1. Cost
2. Support
3. Security
1 . Cost
Open Source Software is free.
Licensed Software are not free ,you want to buy from legal sites.
2. Support
The response time of the OSS is slow compare than licensed software.
The response time of the Licensed software is very high compare than OSS
3. Security
i) Open Source Software is not developed in a controlled environment .
ii)The developer could potentially implant a backdoor Trojan into the software without the user knowledge.
i) Licensed Software is developed under a controlled environment.
ii) In Licensed software the team of dedicated developers are only view or edit the source code ,risk of the backdoor Trojan is considerably diminished .
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Conclusion
Open Source Software is free and cost effective
Open Source Software user or anyone can modify with their needs.
Open Source Software have many advantages and disadvantages
Difference between OSS and Licensed software is make a huge difference.
(Tip : Make a own software to product yourself from intruders ....)
To be continued...
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