48. OCR GCSE (J277) 1.6 Open source vs proprietary
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OCR J277 Specification Reference - Section 1.6
This video looks at the differences between open source and proprietary software in terms of the Copyright Design and Patents Act and Creative Commons Licensing. The history of software development is briefly discussed. The advantages and disadvantages of each approach are considered from a developer and user perspective.
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00:00 Open source vs proprietary
00:08 Intro
00:13 Open source vs proprietary software
00:31 Linux OS (Open Source)
00:43 Windows (Proprietary)
01:14 Recap
02:14 Outro
Last updated: 06.03.26