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A firm distributes software whose source code is publicly available under a licence permitting users to study, modify and redistribute it. This model is best described as:
This is open source software, because its source code is publicly available and the licence lets users study, modify and redistribute it. Proprietary software keeps the code closed, and shareware is merely offered on a trial basis before payment.
- AProprietary software
- BOpen source softwareCorrect
- CShareware with a trial period
- DEmbedded firmware
Explanation
Open source software makes its source code available and allows users to study, modify and redistribute it under a licence. Proprietary software withholds the source code, and shareware is only distributed for trial before payment is expected.
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