【百科 | 开源】Open or closed source

1. Source code: The technical blueprint that tells a program how to function.丹麦

2. Open Source: The source code is publicly available. The programmer can see or modify the source code if they desire.

    Advantages:

    (1) Free, some features and support may cost extra.

    (2) Public collaboration can find bugs, add features, and improve performance within a relatively short amount of time.

    Disadvantages:

    (1) Not user-friendly: If you occur an error, it would be difficult to find technical support, especially for less popular programs.

3. Closed Source (Proprietary Software): The public is not given access to the source code. They cannot see or modify.

    Advantages:

    (1) It is a stable product

    (2) Customer service is typically easier to access.

    Disadvantages:

    (1) Cost money

    (2) If it has bugs or missing features, you have to wait on the creator to address the problems.

4. Instances:

    Closed Source: Microsoft Office, Windows

    Open Source: Libre Office, Linux, Firefox Web Browser, WordPress blogging platform.