Disadvantages Of Open Source
Since nobody in particular is responsible for the codes, there is no exact knowledge and
assurance on when the codes are going to be fixed if there a bugs in it.Thus, users will have to use the problematic software until someone rectifies the problem. Just as development is free and encouraged in open source, it is also not compulsory. Closed source software companies pay salaries to people to develop the software and therefore development is pretty much guaranteed. Quite a large disadvantage to open source software is that as so many developments are going on at the same time it is hard to keep track of which version is the most up to date. This is also due to the fact that advertising is not as prominent in the open source industry, mainly because most developers are non-profit making. This lack of advertising and frequency of developments can sometimes cause confusion of which product is the most up to date. There is an issue where the line between open and closed source blurs. Many open source projects are developed from many different peoples codes and this can make it a struggle to effectively sort out who's is who's. It also increases the risk that a bit of closed source code might find itself in there and therefore render the project illegal. However. the open source licensing is geared up to help the contributor. Many businesses opt for a closed source alternative when it comes to their server. Some of their issues are outlined at the Microsoft Compare website. This presentation however is from a closed source software company and they may be slightly favorable to their product. They claim that Microsoft offer increased reliability, security, choice, manageability and interoperability. They back this up with case study examples of government organizations that use their Microsoft server 2003 product. Other disadvantages of open source software are: • The codes are too complicated for novice users to understand. • There is no particular official monitoring the works of a programmer improving the codes. This is because anyone is free to use, modify or even distribute the codes. Open source usually comes without warranty and after sales support should the software fail or malfunction. This is because the software usually distributed free of charge or sold for very minimal fees. |
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