OCR Open Source Vs Propriety Software

What is an example of open-source versus proprietary software?

• Microsoft Office vs LibreOffice

• Linux vs Windows

• Photoshop vs GIMP

• Google vs Bing

What did IBM adopt in February 1983 that marked a shift in software distribution?

• Open-source model

• Object code-only model

• Source code sharing

• Binary files model

What was a result of the Apple versus Franklin law decision in 1983?

• IBM stopped using proprietary software

• Linux was created

• Binary files became copyrightable

• Open-source software was banned

What is a characteristic of proprietary software?

• Supported mainly by the community

• Source code is open to the public

• Freely distributable

• Users buy a licence to use the software

Which of the following is usually not a feature of open-source software?

• Access to source code

• Free distribution

• Restriction on the number of installations

• Community support