2006-10-09 08:05:38 · 3 answers · asked by mmm 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
1. It always comes with an installer--open software rarely offers one.
2. Guaranteed compatibility with a broad range of devices--open software either has no compatibility with certain vendors or has limited compatibility with them.
3. Most private companies offer technical support for their products while only a handful of open-software companies offer this service.
4. Short learning curve--open software is usually not user friendly.
5. It has better street credit--society typecast open software as a geek-only thing and that scares regular users away.
2006-10-09 08:40:40 · answer #1 · answered by Raul B 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I can't think of any advantages from the users' point of view. From the seller's point of view, keeping algorithms secret and bugs from being discovered and keeping people from copying your code and making their own copycat product, are a few advantages.
2006-10-09 08:08:05 · answer #2 · answered by IT Pro 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Support is the only thing I can think of.
2006-10-09 08:09:04 · answer #3 · answered by Jet 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋