Disadvantages of open source software

Contrary to the popular beliefs the open source software is not as free as it seems. In fact sometimes it can prove to be more expensive than the commercial software. Here are a few reasons that caution most of the serious organizations to steer clear of open source software applications:

• Most open source software applications are not reliable
• No support exists for open source software
• Higher installation costs
• No guarantee of updates

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