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Almost every piece of computer software is created using source code

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Or the technical blueprint that tells a program how to function

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When creators release their finished product to the public

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They must decide whether to make their software open source of closed source

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With closed source software, also known as proprietary software

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The public is not given access to the source code, so they can't see, or modify it

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But with open source software, the source code is publicly available

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And programmers can see, or modify that code, if they desire

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Keep in mind, that you don't have to read or change any code in order to use an open source product

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The vast majority of apps, games and other popular software are closed source

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However, there are open source options for many types of programs

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If you want an open source alternative to Microsoft Office, you could use LibreOffice

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Instead of using Windows, you could use an open source Linux operating system

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Other open source examples include the Firefox web browser and WordPress blogging platform

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One of open sources biggest advantages, is that it's usually free

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Though some features and technical support may cost extra

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Also, since the code is available to anyone who wants it,

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Public collaboration can find bugs, add features, and improve performance

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Within a relatively short amount of time

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With that said, open source software is not perfect

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It may not be as user friendly as closed source software,

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And if you run into trouble, it may be difficult to find technical support

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Especially for less popular programs

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As for closed source software,

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It's more likely to be a stable, focused product

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And if you need support, customer service is typically easier to access

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However, closed source software often costs money

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And if it has any bugs, or missing features

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You'll have to wait on the creator to address the problems

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Now that you understand the difference between open and closed source software

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You can take advantage of the type that best meets your needs