Open Source

Nowadays there is alot of discussion going on open source softwares,OS etc.So i decide to share my thoughts here.Before going to describe the advantages and disadvantages of open source first i am going to tell you that what open sorce means.As most of the people think that open source implies no cost but infact open source means availability of source code and it has nothing to do with cost.Softwares that are free are said "freeware" not open source.Now i guess your thoughts are clear about open source now i will discuss some advantages of open source.Developers don't have to create code from scratch.Developers can gain experience by working on open source projects and most of the companies encourage development of open source projects.The useful and interesting feature of open source softwares is that they are mostly free of cost which encourages user's to try it.Open source projects are responsive with users's.Open source is more secure and bug free than closed source softwares.In open source you can implement your features and can share with anybody.Now coming towards its disadvantages claimed by its opponents,but in my view open source softwares are more reliable and more efficient.Opponents say that in open source projects developer lose's control of the project.Others can change code and can create a competiting product and they say that as source code is available to everyone so the world can openly see the flaws in the product or software.But i must say that everything has some advantages as well as disadvantages and if advantages are greater than disadvantages than you must go for it,open source products should be more encouraged as they create a competitive environment and more reliable and safe products for its users.