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What is the purpose of a search engine?

Give a real world example of "Open Source Software":

GCSE ICT - Online Software and Cloud Computing

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Give a real world example of "Open Source Software":
Microsoft Windows
Unix operating system
Grant Theft Auto
2
What is the purpose of a search engine?
Stores all of the files on the internet
Locates files on your hard disk
Location information on the web which matches a search term
3
Give a real world example of "Proprietary Software":
WikiPedia
Microsoft Office
Unix Operating System
4
What is an advantage of using Internet (Cloud) based software like Google Docs
Safe and secure
Can access them from anywhere with an internet connection
Can work on a document offline
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What is a disadvantage of storing data online?
Slow to use if your network connection is poor
Anyone can see it
Runs on potentially any device
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What is meant by Software as a Service (SaaS)?
Application for ordering goods online
Combination of online and high street shopping
Providing internet based software applications