Mr. X designed open source software which must comply with some criteria.…
2022
Mr. X designed open source software which must comply with some criteria. Choose the false statement in respect of above.
A. No restriction on redistribution of the software as part or whole.
B. The integrity of the author's source code must be maintained.
C. The software can be sold after distribution.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- A.
A only
- B.
B only
- C.
C only
- D.
All statements are false
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Correct answer: C
According to the principles of Open Source Software (OSS) – such as defined by the Open Source Initiative (OSI):
Option A – TRUE
No restriction on redistribution
Open source license allows anyone to redistribute the software
It can be shared as a whole or as part of another package
This is a core freedom of OSS
Option B – TRUE
Integrity of author’s source code must be maintained
Many OSS licenses require that
original author credit is preserved
modifications are clearly marked
This protects author identity and authenticity
Option C – FALSE
“Software can be sold after distribution.”
Open source software is based on the idea of free redistribution and access to source code
You may charge for services, support, or packaging
But you cannot restrict others from further free redistribution after selling
So selling in a proprietary manner after distribution violates OSS philosophy.
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