Open source software vs. Closed source software

With the meaning of open source software clearly discussed in the above section, let’s move on to focus on what is proprietary software. They are closed source software that restricts access to the source code. Only the original authors of the software can legally copy, review, and amend it. Specifically, programmers can’t view or modify the code in any way and hence can’t alter it to suit their unique needs. Whereas, open source software is the exact variance. The authors of open source software make the source code available to others. It helps users to see the code, copy it, learn from it, change it, or even share it.

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https://bridge-tweed.medium.com/open-source-software-everything-you-need-to-know-about-it-a979b40cd9ec