What Is Proprietary Software?
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Proprietary software is a type of computer software that is controlled by its owner or publisher, typically with restrictions on distribution and modification. It is usually developed under exclusive rights, given to the creator, meaning it is not publicly available. Proprietary software is generally sold or licensed to customers, and can be compared to open source software, which is freely available, often with permission to modify and redistribute it.
Proprietary software is a type of computer software that is restricted to a particular company or individual and is not freely available to the public. It is typically developed and sold by the company or individual that holds the rights to the software. Examples of proprietary software include Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop and Apple’s Mac OS X operating system.