Open source and proprietary source

• What is a software license?

  An agreement allowing legal software use
• What does a software license allow individuals to do?

  Legally use a piece of software
• How do companies use licenses and copyright law?

  To control software modification and sharing
• What is meant by "open source software"?

  Software with freely available source code
• What does the source code of open source software allow users to do?

  Modify the software to create their own versions
• What is the significance of the source code being freely available?

  It promotes collaboration and innovation
• How can users legally modify the source code?

  By adhering to the terms of the license
• What is the purpose of a strong online community for open source software?

  To support users and solve problems collaboratively
• What advantages does open source software have over proprietary software?

  It encourages collaboration and rapid innovation
• What is a disadvantage of open source software?

  Smaller projects may lack regular updates
• What can happen if something goes wrong with open source software?

  No warranties are provided for issues
• What is a common issue with small open source projects?

  They may not receive regular updates
• What is a potential risk of using open source software?

  Security vulnerabilities may not be addressed
• How does the community contribute to open source software development?

  By sharing ideas and solving problems together
• What is a key feature of popular open source software?

  It is reliable and secure
• Why might users prefer open source software?

  It allows for customization to fit needs
• What is a disadvantage of relying on community support for open source software?

  Support may be inconsistent or limited
• What is a common misconception about open source software?

  It is always free to use
• What does it mean if there are no warranties for open source software?

  Users assume all risks associated with use
• How can small projects in open source software be problematic?

  They may lack regular updates and support
• What is a potential issue with user documentation in open source software?

  It may be limited or difficult to find
• What happens if something goes wrong with open source software?

  No guarantees are provided for issues
• What is a risk associated with using open source software?

  Security vulnerabilities may not be addressed
• What is a common issue with small open source projects?

  They may not receive regular updates
• What is a potential risk of using open source software?

  Security vulnerabilities may not be addressed
• How does the community contribute to open source software development?

  By sharing ideas and solving problems together
• What is a key feature of popular open source software?

  It is reliable and secure
• What is a disadvantage of relying on community support for open source software?

  Support may be inconsistent or limited
• What is a common misconception about open source software?

  It is always free to use
• What does it mean if there are no warranties for open source software?

  Users assume all risks associated with use
• How can small projects in open source software be problematic?

  They may lack regular updates and support
• What is a potential issue with user documentation in open source software?

  It may be limited or difficult to find
• Why might users prefer open source software?

  It allows for customization to fit needs
• What happens if something goes wrong with open source software?

  No guarantees are provided for issues
• What is a risk associated with using open source software?

  Security vulnerabilities may not be addressed
• What is a common issue with small open source projects?

  They may not receive regular updates
• What is a potential risk of using open source software?

  Security vulnerabilities may not be addressed
• How does the community contribute to open source software development?

  By sharing ideas and solving problems together
• What is a key feature of popular open source software?

  It is reliable and secure
• Why might users prefer open source software?

  It allows for customization to fit needs