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What rights does the copyright holder grant users of open-source software?

  • Rights to use, study, change, and distribute the software and its source code (correct)
  • Rights to use the software only for personal purposes
  • Rights to change the software without distributing the source code
  • Rights to distribute the software without studying its source code

    • What does open-source software development allow due to the collaborative nature?

  • Limits the number of possible contributors
  • Reduces public trust in the software
  • Results in higher costs for consumers
  • Brings in diverse perspectives beyond those of a single company (correct)

    • What did a 2008 report by the Standish Group state about the adoption of open-source software models?

  • Had no impact on consumer savings
  • Resulted in savings of about $60 billion per year for consumers (correct)
  • Resulted in increased costs for consumers
  • Reduced the number of possible contributors

    • What does the ability to examine the code of open-source software facilitate?

    <p>Public trust in the software</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can capable end users do with open-source code?

    <p>Adapt software to their personal needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of open-source software?

    <p>It allows users to use, study, change, and distribute the software</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does open-source software development enable due to its collaborative nature?

    <p>It allows any capable user to participate in development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant benefit of open-source software development according to the Standish Group report?

    <p>It has resulted in savings of about $60 billion per year for consumers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the ability to examine the code of open-source software facilitate?

    <p>It facilitates public trust in the software</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can capable end users do with open-source code?

    <p>They can adapt the software to their personal needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

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