The Downside of Open-source Applications
The beauty of open-source programs is one talked about all over the web. Even though many of these applications and web components are free, several companies have been able to turn profits by re-selling them to other vendors and clients. Open-source programs receive contributions from thousands of web developers all over the world. This is because the source code of the application is freely available and has the ability to be expanded upon.
Free software is music to the ears of any web programmer. This could spell trouble for the innocent individual who is merely looking for a capable web host. Open-source programs are a hacker’s heaven. In a sense, they too are developers, which gives them easy access to source codes as well. They can quickly learn how the program works then develop strategies to break it down. As hackers remain busy, upgrades are constantly introduced into web hosting platforms to strengthen security. This only gives a hacker something else to strive for - it is a never ending cycle.
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