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In the 50's and 60’s, why was source code distributed with the software?
In the 50's and 60’s, why was source code distributed with the software?
- To restrict access to the code
- To encourage hardware sales (correct)
- To prevent software piracy
- To comply with legal regulations
What legal restrictions were imposed on new software developments in the 1980’s?
What legal restrictions were imposed on new software developments in the 1980’s?
- Patents and trade secrets
- Copyrights, trademarks, and leasing contracts (correct)
- Open source licenses
- Non-disclosure agreements
Why was software made freely available in the early days of open source development?
Why was software made freely available in the early days of open source development?
- To comply with government regulations
- To support hardware issues (correct)
- To prevent software piracy
- To encourage collaboration
What characterized the distribution of software in the early days of open source development?
What characterized the distribution of software in the early days of open source development?
What led to the rapid growth of operating systems and compilers in the early 1970’s?
What led to the rapid growth of operating systems and compilers in the early 1970’s?
In the 50's and 60’s, why was software made freely available?
In the 50's and 60’s, why was software made freely available?
Why was the source code distributed with the software in the early days of open source development?
Why was the source code distributed with the software in the early days of open source development?
What characterized the distribution of software in the early days of open source development?
What characterized the distribution of software in the early days of open source development?
What led to the rapid growth of operating systems and compilers in the early 1970’s?
What led to the rapid growth of operating systems and compilers in the early 1970’s?
What legal restrictions were imposed on new software developments in the 1980’s?
What legal restrictions were imposed on new software developments in the 1980’s?
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