SCL 2 (QUESTION NO.1) : COMPUTER SOFTWARE

What is open software?

Open-source software (OSS) is computer software with its source code made available and licensed with license in which the copyright holder provides rights to study, change and distribute the software to anyone and for any purpose. Open-source software is very often developed in a public, collaborative manner. Open-source software is the most prominent example of open-source development and often compared to (technically defined) user-granted content or (legally defined) open-content movements.

In your opinion, why people prefer to open source software over proprietary alternatives nowdays?

Based on comparison below:

Open source	Type of software	Close souce (proprietary)
FREE	Price	Paid (usually expensive)
enable	Source code modification	Disable (only organization)
free	Source code	Requires a license fee

            That shows that why people prefer to open source software over proprietary alternatives. This is because they can modify and shared. The cost free too.

Most popular open source software versus most popular proprietary software

Open software	Example of software	Close software
1.Libre office		1.Microsoft office
2.LINUx		2. Microsoft windows
3.firefox		3. internet explorer
4. AVG antivirus		4. Norton antivirus
5.Frost wire		6. lime wire
Open for all	SOURCE	Closed (only for paid)
Free	cost	Additional charge may be added
easy	Accessibility on feature	Limited
Community users	Supporter by	Vendor at cost

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  mohamad hanif bin mohamad ariffin (a1300434)

  Muhammad mursyid BIN MUHIDIn (A1301293)