Open Source Software | MCQs

Explanation

LINUX is a free and open-source operating system.

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closed source software for commercial use :

• are Microsoft Office,
• Adobe Acrobat,
• McAfee anti-virus software,
• and so on. *****

Explanation

Freeware is software that is completely free to use without any cost, though it is usually copyrighted.

Unlike shareware, freeware doesn’t expire or require payment after trial.

Explanation

Free software and Open-source software are often used interchangeably, but they have slightly different meanings:

• Free software refers to software that is distributed free of cost, and the user has the freedom to use, modify, and distribute it.
• Open-source software refers to software whose source code is made available publicly, allowing users to view, modify, and distribute the software.

Explanation

Freeware is software, most often proprietary, that is distributed at no monetary cost to the end user.