Open Source Software

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            Open Source Software is something that people can change and modify, due to the codes being accessible and free. What this means is that anyone has access to the code the software so they can update or tweak the software. They are all different forms of open source software from design, video editing, sound editing, office supplies, and more. There are many benefits to this type of software for the users and the software itself.

            Within the open sources software anyone who knows how to use code and programing can edit the software. This gives people the chance to help one another and collaborate online through the software. While privately owned software programs can only be edited or updated within the company or those who created it. For example the company Micosoft Word can only be changed or updated by the company and the ones that created its code. The updates have to be done from an employee.

            With Open Source Software the codes are open to use for anyone with a computer. A company that has this is Google Docs. Personally, I have had more problems on Word than Google Docs. I use both a lot, with an equal amount to each other. From my understanding, I believe Open Source Software is a better way to go for the users in terms of collaborating, user experience, and accessibility.

Photo 1:https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/open-source-software-development-jerin-joseph
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