What Are the Advantages of Open Source Software Over Proprietary

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Essay

What are the advantages of open source software over proprietary software?

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Definitions:

Credit Sales

Transactions where goods or services are sold by a business and payment is received at a later date.

List Prices

List prices refer to the advertised or official price of a product before any discounts or reductions are applied.

Trade Discounts

Discounts from the list prices in published catalogs or special discounts offered to certain classes of buyers.

Operating Expenses

Costs associated with a company's main operational activities, excluding the cost of goods sold.