| 01. | 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. | Proprietary software is computer software where the source codes are publicly not available only the company which has created can modify it. |
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| 02. | 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. |
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| 03. | In open-source software the source code is public. | In proprietary software, the source code is protected. |
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| 04. | Open-source software can be installed on any computer. | Proprietary software can not be installed into any computer without a valid license. |
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| 05. | 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. |
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| 06. | Open-source software is managed by an open-source community of developers. | Proprietary software is managed by a closed team of individuals or groups that developed it. |
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| 07. | It is more flexible and provides more freedom which encourages innovation. | It is not much flexible so there is a very limited innovation scope with the restrictions. |
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| 08. | Users can get open software free of charge. | Users must have to pay to get the proprietary software. |
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| 09. | In open-source software faster fixes of bugs and better security are availed due to the community. | In proprietary software, the vendor is completely responsible for fixing malfunctions. |
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| 10. | Limited Intellectual Property Protections | Full Intellectual Property Protections |
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| 11. | Usually Developed and Maintained by non-profit organizations. | Usually Developed and Maintained by for-profit entities. |
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| 12. | 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. |
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