That means that the source code is available for anyone to look at. In theory, that means that it can only be improved upon, although it does make it a prime target for rogue programmers. There are a few differences between open and closed software, and these will be the deciding factors if you need to choose one or the other:.
You can also get training in how to use them. This is often not the case for open source software. It can be easy for it to be used in the wrong way if they wanted to. Sure, you might not ever get to speak to an actual engineer, but at least you always know who to call. With open source, there's always a way to get something fixed, patched, improved, enhanced, refactored, upgraded, or rewritten. There's no easy way to throw up your arms and walk away like there is with closed source.
Sure, you can curse the community that developed the open source component causing you problems, but you can usually work around the issue, get help from the community or a support organization, or even fix the issue yourself. It's just not nearly as satisfying as cursing a commercial vendor and calling it a day. So, there you have it. Seven good reasons why closed source is better than open source.
Do you have others you'd like to share? Reposted using Creative Commons. Not sure where to start, but all seven points are wrong, in many cases dead wrong. Sharing my experiences on the subject quickly turns into a post the length of the article itself, so hardly suited for a late comment here.
Generally speaking though, closed source also invites and even necessitates involvement under many circumstances, even code contribution. Realising that fact alone will nullify most of points 1, 2, 3 and 7. Not having options, point 4, may be true for a few monopolies OS and Office typically , for any other software category you have just as much trouble putting closed components togheter with a number of options.
For 5 and 6 it is rather obvious that the writer has little to no experience. Finding technical support is different but in no way easier or less time consuming for closed software. Also, I agree with Del. Somehow the writer seems to think closed source implies maturity, usability an quality of the product, and commitment of the sellers to help me succeed in my project.
Seven reasons why closed source is better than open source Seven reasons why closed source is better than open source, or so it seems. Image by :. Get the highlights in your inbox every week. You never have to fix components when something goes wrong. You don't have to worry about contributing your changes back to a community. You don't have to choose among dozens of options for every component. You don't have to look around for slideshows.
You don't have to look around for technical support. In closed source software the source code is protected. The only individual or organization who has created the software can only change it. The price of closed source software is high and users need to have valid and authenticated license to use the software. As is issues an authenticated license so it also put a lot restrictions on users based on usability and modification of software.
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