OCR A Level Computer Science

1.2.2c: Open source vs closed source.

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Software and software development
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Closed sourceA type of software that is not distributed with its source code, and is typically protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. Typically developed and maintained by a single entity, and is often sold or licensed to users who are not allowed to view or modify the source code.
CommunityA group of people who share a common interest or goal, and who work together to achieve that goal. In the context of open source software, the community is the group of volunteers who contribute to the development and maintenance of the software.
LicenseA legal agreement that specifies the terms and conditions under which a piece of software can be used, modified, and distributed. Open source licenses typically allow users to access and modify the source code of the software, and may also have other provisions such as requiring that any modifications be released under the same license.
Open sourceA type of software that is distributed with its source code, and allows users to view, modify, and distribute the code freely. Typically developed and maintained by a community of volunteers, and is often released under a license that allows users to access and modify the source code.
Source codeThe human-readable version of a program or software, written in a programming language such as C, Java, or Python. Source code is the original form of a program, and is typically compiled or interpreted into machine code that can be executed by a computer.
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