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Question 34(c)

Write the differences between Proprietary and Free and Open-source software.

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Proprietary SoftwareFree and Open-source Software
Proprietary Software is a software that is owned by an individual or company and has restrictions on its use, modification, and distribution.Free and Open-source Software is a software that is freely available to use, modify, and distribute .
Source code is not available to the public.Source code is open and available for anyone to view, modify, and contribute to.
Examples: Microsoft Windows, Adobe Photoshop.Examples: Linux, Mozilla Firefox.