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is not open-source vs is not a open-source

Both phrases are similar, but the correct one is "is not open-source." The term "open-source" is typically used as an uncountable noun, so it does not require an article like "a."

Last updated: March 19, 2024 • 775 views

is not open-source

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use this phrase when describing something that is not available as open-source software or does not follow open-source principles.

Examples:

  • The software is not open-source.
  • This project is not open-source.
  • The code is not open-source.
  • Aug 12, 2011 ... Proof Android is not open source -- and why that's good. More like this. on IDG Answers. Is there an open-source virtualization product for the ...
  • ... database storage, and security measures all through the central site – which is another reason Overleaf is not open source, nor was writeLaTeX before it.
  • Seems it was rejected by the OSI in 2005, so CeCILL is not Open Source. Just thought I would point this out, since no one here had mentioned ...
  • Why there are still people who say that Java is not open source or free as in free speech? Am I missing something? Is Java still private?

Alternatives:

  • is not open-source software
  • is not open-source code
  • is not based on open-source principles
  • is not open-source compliant
  • is not open-source licensed

is not a open-source

This phrase is incorrect in English. The term "open-source" is typically used as an uncountable noun.

  • Aug 31, 2010 ... ... an issue tracking tool. Not only Jira is an issue tracker but also it provides wiki, crowd authendication. But one thing…It is not a open source
  • Oct 6, 2015 ... I don't know of any compose template for running a master/slave cluster.. automatic failover/promotion and all that is not a (open-source) ...
  • And the lpr driver is not a open source driver. Posts: 50: Joined: Thu Aug 22, 2013 6:36 am: Location: Austria. by Oakham » Wed Sep 18, 2013 ...
  • ( similar to LAN EMPLOYEE MONITORING SOFTWARE but this software is not a open source.) my company network specification: 1. we have a ...

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