What Is the Difference Between Open Systems, Open-Source Software, and Proprietary

question 47

Essay

What is the difference between open systems, open-source software, and proprietary software? Provide an example of open-source software and proprietary software. Suppose you are the CIO of a large, multinational company; why or why not would you consider using open-source software? Now suppose you are the owner of a small, 5-person, local company; why or why not would you consider using open-source software?

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Definitions:

Physical Labor

refers to work that involves manual, bodily effort; tasks that demand physical strength, as opposed to mental or clerical work.

Economic Revival

A period of renewed economic growth and increased prosperity following a downturn or recession.

Garrison Frazier

A former slave and notable figure in African American history, who became a spokesperson for the freedmen's community during the Civil War era.

Untethered

Free or not bound by traditional constraints or ties, often used metaphorically to describe independence or unrestrained freedom.