Software is a big part of any business application system. Many years ago, compa

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Software is a big part of any business application system. Many years ago, companies needed to hire their own analysts and programmers to develop applications tailored to their organizational needs. This has changed due to the proliferation of commercial packages (applications).

Your task is to discuss two of the types of packages mentioned. You must address the function of the selected packages, what they do, can they be customized, their cost, and any other factors which might influence a company's decision about purchasing this package. Please type a minimum of 10 sentences.

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Types of packages include open source packages and commercial packages.

Opensource packages:

·         Open source packages are the software applications available for free.

·         They can be customized. Customers are allowed to make modifications to the application.

·         These applications will be available for free of cost.

·         Using these packages, the cost of application can be reduced to a great extent when compared to any other packages. This feature makes most of the organizations to get towards the open ware software.

Commercial packages:

·         These are to be purchased from a source. Price of these applications varies depending on the application.

·         These are not allowed for customization. These packages are available directly for the customer to use.

·         Cost of the applications will be more is these packages are used.

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