closed-source
[/ˈkloʊzd ˈsɔːrs/]
adjective
código fechado
1. referring to software or code whose source code is not publicly available and cannot be modified or distributed without permission from the copyright holder
Microsoft Windows is a closed-source operating system, unlike Linux.
Microsoft Windows é um sistema operacional de código fechado, diferentemente do Linux.
2. a proprietary software model where the internal workings are hidden from users and developers
The company chose a closed-source approach to protect its intellectual property.
A empresa escolheu uma abordagem de código fechado para proteger sua propriedade intelectual.
In Brazil's growing tech industry, the debate between closed-source and open-source software is significant. While many government institutions and educational organizations favor open-source solutions for cost and transparency reasons, private companies often use closed-source software. In the USA, closed-source is the dominant model for commercial software giants like Microsoft, Apple, and Adobe, though there's a strong open-source movement particularly in the startup and developer communities.
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