LO2 Software
Research each of the following types of software.
Open Source
Definition – Software with source code that anyone can inspect, modify, and enhance.
Pros – Absolute transparency, Flexibility, Agility, Enhanced security, Cost-efficiency,
Scalability, the open-source community.
Cons – Lack of dedicated support and customer service, hidden costs, fragmentation, and
compatibility issues, intellectual property, and licensing concerns.
Examples – Firefox, OpenOffice, Gimp, Alfresco
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Closed Source
Definition – Closed-source software (proprietary software) is software whose author owns
all rights to use, modify, and copy it.
Pros – Quality control, Increased technical support, enhanced security.
Cons – Lack of transparency, expensive, lack of customisation.
Examples – Microsoft Office, Goggle Earth, Skype, Adobe Flash player, Microsoft Windows.
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Bespoke
Definition – Bespoke software solution allows businesses to create software solutions that
are specifically tailored to their unique business requirements.
Pros –Time saving, Scalability and adaptability, Enhanced security,
Cons – Expensive, Long waiting time for Development, ongoing maintenance,
Examples – Amazon, eBay, Bank, Bug tracking, streaming services.
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Shareware
Definition – Shareware is a type of proprietary software that is initially shared by the owner
for trial use at little or no cost.
Pros –
It is initially free for the customers.
The user can fully understand the capabilities and flaws of the software.
One will not have to pay money for software he doesn't like.
A lot of overhead expenses of printing and packaging of software are saved for the
author.
Cons –
Malware: Hackers can fool users using adware and make them download malicious
software.
Security Vulnerabilities: The shareware is usually more at risk. ...
Sponsored Software: Some sharewares may download a secondary program which
can cause a threat to the system.
Examples –
WinZip.
Adobe Acrobat 8 Professional.
GetRight.
Adblock Plus.
Skype.
Fireball.
Appearch.
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Freeware
Definition – Freeware is software, most often proprietary, that is distributed at no monetary
cost to the end user.
Pros – Available to users free of cost, Distribution is free of cost. To promote a particular
brand, To promote a program of a non-profit organization or an educational institute, Can
help in collecting traffic for a website, Many companies earn revenues by advertising or in-
app purchases, Offering a ‘lite’ version of the software to attract people towards the full
version, Earning revenues by downloads, People who cannot afford to pay money can buy
this software, There is no time limit for usage.
Cons – Maintenance Charges: After selling the software the company has to spend money to
maintain the software and pay its developers, Errors Handling: If there are any bugs the
organization has to correct them free of cost, Source Code Access: Users are not having any
right on the source code. Hence, they cannot make any changes according to themselves,
Distribution: Users have no right to distribute the code further, Copyright: The users need to
follow certain copyright rules. Besides, they cannot use the software without following these
rules.
Examples- iTunes, Clash of Clans, Adobe Acrobat Reader (For PDF’s), Yahoo messenger,
Skype, Google Talk.
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Embedded software
Definition – Embedded software applications are specialized programming within non-PC
devices – either as part of a microchip or as part of another application that sits on top of
the chip – to control specific functions of the device.
Pros -
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Disadvantages -
Examples – Embedded Systems, GPS Systems, Fitness
trackers, ATM
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Productivity software
Definition – any application or program that enables one to produce or create, among
others, graphs, databases, documents, presentations, audio or video clips, and worksheets.
Pros – Productivity and efficiency, Enhanced communication and security, better
collaboration, good data storage.
Cons – Complex, Lack of IT Resources, Technology Issues
Examples – Microsoft 365 (word, ppt, excel), Apple iWork, Google Workplace, Apache
OpenOffice
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Development Tools
Definition – A programming tool or software development tool is a computer program that
software developers use to create, debug, maintain, or otherwise support other programs
and applications.
Pros – Improve code quality. With developer tools, you can write better code that improves
software performance, reduce coding errors, develop cross-platform applications,
shortened development time, Improve collaboration, Reduce costs.
Cons – Steep learning curve which takes time and patience, Will not fix bad code, practices,
or design, A sophisticated IDE may not be a good tool for beginning programmers.
Examples – Debugger, compiler, translator
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Business Software
Definition –Business software is an application or program designed to help companies
perform business functions efficiently.
Pros – Improved overall work efficiency, Scalability, better collaboration, communication
and customer service, increased productivity and data security, competitive advantage,
easier to install.
Cons – tends to be difficult to use and doesn't launch new features as quickly as
other solutions, It is additionally too difficult for many users to use and could not always be
tailored for industry.
Examples - Customer relationship management, Project management software, HubSpot,
Communication software, Marketing automation software, ERP tools, Salesforce, Slack,
Amazon Payments, Asana, Zoho CRM - Sales & Marketing, Dropbox.
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