Open source vs proprietary software in Intro to Computing - Draw & Compare

Draw This - beginner

Draw a Venn diagram comparing Open Source Software and Proprietary Software. Include at least three unique features for each type and two features that both share in the overlapping area.

10 minutes

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Grading Criteria

Two circles labeled 'Open Source Software' and 'Proprietary Software' present

Three unique features listed inside each circle

Two shared features listed in the overlapping area

Labels and features clearly readable

Diagram shows overlapping area correctly

Solution

       +---------------------------+
       |       Open Source          |
       |  - Source code available   |
       |  - Free or low cost       |
       |  - Community support      |
       |                           |
       |           +-----------+   |
       |           |           |   |
       |           |  Both     |   |
       |           |  - Runs on computers |
       |           |  - Provides functionality |
       |           +-----------+   |
       |                           |
       |      Proprietary Software |
       |  - Source code hidden     |
       |  - Usually paid           |
       |  - Vendor support         |
       +---------------------------+

This Venn diagram shows two circles overlapping. The left circle is Open Source Software, the right circle is Proprietary Software, and the overlapping middle area shows features common to both.

Open Source Software has source code available to users, is often free or low cost, and supported by a community of users and developers.

Proprietary Software hides its source code, usually requires payment, and is supported by the company that owns it.

Both types run on computers and provide useful functions to users.

Variations - 2 Challenges

[intermediate] Draw a flowchart that helps a user decide whether to choose open source or proprietary software based on cost, need for customization, and support.

[intermediate] Draw a table comparing Open Source and Proprietary Software with columns for Cost, Source Code Access, Support, and Licensing.