Proprietary software refers to software that is privately owned and controlled by a company, as opposed to open source software which is provided for use, modification and redistribution. Proprietary software offers a stable system with support if the software fails or malfunctions, since manufacturers invest in ongoing research and development to ensure the software functions properly and is protected from security threats. However, it is difficult for users to know if there are hidden security issues in proprietary software since the source code is not viewable or modifiable. Overall, proprietary software provides benefits like stable performance and support but lacks transparency since the code remains closed.
Proprietary software refers to software that is privately owned and controlled by a company, as opposed to open source software which is provided for use, modification and redistribution. Proprietary software offers a stable system with support if the software fails or malfunctions, since manufacturers invest in ongoing research and development to ensure the software functions properly and is protected from security threats. However, it is difficult for users to know if there are hidden security issues in proprietary software since the source code is not viewable or modifiable. Overall, proprietary software provides benefits like stable performance and support but lacks transparency since the code remains closed.
Proprietary software refers to software that is privately owned and controlled by a company, as opposed to open source software which is provided for use, modification and redistribution. Proprietary software offers a stable system with support if the software fails or malfunctions, since manufacturers invest in ongoing research and development to ensure the software functions properly and is protected from security threats. However, it is difficult for users to know if there are hidden security issues in proprietary software since the source code is not viewable or modifiable. Overall, proprietary software provides benefits like stable performance and support but lacks transparency since the code remains closed.
system with support if the software fails or malfunctions. True False
2. Proprietary software offers a stable
system with support if the software fails or malfunctions. True False
7. Proprietary software is privately owned
and controlled by a company or limited to a specific vendor or computer model. True False
3. Open source software is software
provided for use, modification and redistribution. True False
8. Many application programs, utilities and
plug-in have Linux versions including: OpenOffice.org, Netscape, Yahoo Messenger, RealPlayer, QuickTime and Acrobat Reader. True False
4. Proprietary software is popular because
this software is a closed software any programmer can make improvements which can result in a better quality software. True False
9. An open source software is popular
because it has an interesting interface. True False
5. Users can obtain Linux in a variety of
ways. Some download it for free from the web. Others purchase it from vendors. True False
10. Mac OS X has the best GUI.
True False
Advantages and Disadvantages of Proprietary Software
NO 1
STATEMENT The producer creates proprietary software that must be bought. (Disadvantage for user)
Security is a major issue in proprietary software.
Manufacturers are often under massive amounts of pressure to
release the proprietary software before it is completely ready and bug free.
Users can distribute the proprietary software freely.
Proprietary software requires fees to make improvements.
1. It is difficult to know whether there are
security issues within the proprietary software because . A. the code is not available B. the code is too complicated C. the code is password protected D. the code needs special program to open
TRUE
FALSE
4. Why is proprietary software popular among
users? A. The software can support any problems. B. It can detect and correct certain types of common problems on hard disks. C. The software offers a stable system support if the software fails or malfunctions. D. The software offers an automatic correction if the software fails or malfunctions.
2. Customising the software is nearly impossible
because when users buy the proprietary software they will receive . A. a code B. a module C. a program D. a binary version
5. Which of the following are the advantages of
proprietary software for users? I. Free to download II. Easy to install and use III. Free to make improvements IV. The software offers a stable system support A. I and III B. II, and IV C. II, III and IV D. I, II, III and IV
3. The following are advantages of proprietary
software: I. it offers a stable system support if it fails or malfunctions. This is usually available online and offline II. security is a major issue. Manufacturers will have to invest in an ongoing research against threats from hackers III. easy to install and use as the production is planned and extensive research is carried out to ensure users purchase only the best IV. safe and guaranteed to be safe from dubious threats like programming bugs and viruses thus providing ease of mind for the user A. I, II and II B. I, III and IV C. II, III and IV D. I, II, III and IV
6. Vendors of proprietary software say keeping
the source code closed makes their product A. more stable B. more secured C. easy to install D. easy to make improvements 7. Which of the following proves that proprietary software does not provide high level security? A. The code is not viewable. B. Only a binary version is distributed C. Large number of successful attacks D. Because no one knows about the bugs