The release of open source software has become one of the most important IT directions. But as the popularity of open systems grows, the issues of their reliability and security are becoming more acute. So what can be considered more reliable and forward-looking: open source or still closed source? What are your opinions?
It looks like you might have the wrong opinion about this... It is a general opinion that opensource is usually more secure than closed source because it is exposed to public scrutiny. Bugs are easily found and patched by several developers. Bugs in Closed source Software are simply hidden. Reverse Engineer some closed source software and you would find lots and lots of juicy 0 Day Vulnerabilities.
But if to look from the point of developer? If you choose your product to be open sourse - you can lose it as others don't have to create their own code. And closed is protected. Maybe it differs for dev and users but I appreciate both of cases.
What's the difficulty with closed source? As far as I know, everyone hates and avoids closed-source software for some reason. Believing that such applications will steal their data for sure. As, for example, is happening now with https://utopia-ecosystem.com/ So many functions in one place, not a single report about data leakage or hacking of accounts, but everyone is twisting their noses.
For sure you are right. But in this context, the OP is asking particularly about security and reliability of Closed and Open Source systems. I have heard people in the past talk and talk about how open source is un secure so I had to point out that misconception. When it comes to business and the perspective of a developer, Opensource sure has its drawbacks. Lol I don't have any Opensource software
That's strange that when you speak about a certain app that is closed source, people start talking that it's not trustworthy. But asking about what is better, open or closed - everyone says closed. Where's the logic?
In most cases, people are guided not by their personal opinions, but by the advertising campaigns of large corporations. Therefore, such a dissonance arises.
Moreover, I kindly believe that half or even more of those blaming the closed code don't even know anything about programming and even open code won't tell them anything XD
That reads like an essay topic. Open-source software with a vibrant community will be completely different from open-source software that has lost it's development team and has few users. Closed source software like, say Microsoft Office, that has a significant revenue stream and millions of users will be completely different from the software I coded 20+ years ago and stopped supporting 10 years ago. Years ago there was an open-source CMS called Mambo that was really popular but internally there was strife and a bunch of key developers left. Suddenly users were faced with continuing with Mambo or following the developers and installing Joomla. Users who had picked Mambo because it was "reliable and forward-looking" suddenly found that their system might not be all they hoped.
Of course you're right! Often, users are less trusting of closed source, because they are simply afraid to install an unknown file on their PC. This is absolutely normal, I think, but do not be too dramatic.
Utopia p2p now has a chat room https://t.me/utopiachatoff where you can directly ask any questions about the closed code, including developers, and about the application on the whole. It is very informative and convenient.
Hmm, I wonder why the developers created a channel in a competitive application? Is this some kind of plan?
Probably to give an opportunity to all the potential users to speak to active ones. Or to ask their questions directly there before installing the soft. There is some logic.
Yes, you're probably right. Judging by the fact that the developers are trying to show that they are open to any questions and other things-we can assume that there is really nothing malicious in their application.
It depends: 1. Open Source: More customizable, community-driven development, potentially faster bug fixes. Can be less user-friendly and have security concerns. 2. Closed Source: Typically more polished, reliable support, may have stricter security controls. Can be less flexible and cost money. Choose open source for customization and community. Choose closed source for ease of use and guaranteed support.
So how do you choose open source / closed source? Usually the differences can be reduced to a few main variables and they are: costs, service, functionality, innovation and security. There are advantages and disadvantages to each type, therefore there is great importance to the personal needs of the business and its goals and to examining the order of priorities in relation to the above variables. When you understand your needs, you will also be able to understand when you should use open source and when the best solution would actually be closed source. And if you still do not define Considering yourselves as technical people, you can always use the recommendation of a professional website building company.