FC0-U61 · Question #198
Which of the following describes the difference between open source and commercial operating systems?
The correct answer is D. Open source operating systems are usually provided free of charge, whereas most commercial. The key distinction is that open source operating systems are typically free of charge, allowing anyone to modify and distribute them, while commercial operating systems are usually proprietary and require payment for licensing.
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Which of the following describes the difference between open source and commercial operating systems?
Options
- AOpen source operating systems only run on desktop computers, whereas commercial operating
- BOpen source operating systems run on standard and non-standard hardware, whereas
- COpen source operating systems can be downloaded and used by everyone, whereas commercial
- DOpen source operating systems are usually provided free of charge, whereas most commercial
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(35 responses)- A6% (2)
- C3% (1)
- D91% (32)
Why each option
The key distinction is that open source operating systems are typically free of charge, allowing anyone to modify and distribute them, while commercial operating systems are usually proprietary and require payment for licensing.
Both open source (e.g., Ubuntu, Fedora) and commercial operating systems (e.g., Windows, macOS) run on various types of computers, including desktops, servers, and embedded systems.
Both open source and commercial operating systems are designed to run on a wide range of hardware, including standard and sometimes non-standard hardware with appropriate drivers.
While open source operating systems can generally be downloaded and used by everyone, many commercial operating systems also offer trial versions or free basic versions, and accessibility isn't the primary defining difference in their fundamental model.
Open source operating systems, like Linux distributions, are often available for free, and their source code can be freely modified and distributed. Commercial operating systems, such as Windows or macOS, are proprietary, require a license purchase, and typically restrict modification of their source code.
Concept tested: Open source vs. commercial OS characteristics
Source: https://www.redhat.com/en/topics/open-source/what-is-open-source
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