Which of the Following Statements Relating to Open Source Software

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements relating to open source software is true?

• A) The flagship OSS product is the Linux operating system, now available on all scales of computing devices.
• B) Open source software is available for anyone to download from the Internet, but the code should not be modified.
• C) The vast majority of people who work on efforts like Linux are now paid to do so by non-profit organizations such as the Linux foundation.
• D) The source code for open source software may be modified and redistributed, provided it is priced reasonably and part of the proceeds is contributed to the Linux Foundation.
• E) Major ware firms no longer employ paid staff contributing to open source projects.

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