Proprietary software is owned by a company or individual, with its source code kept private and usage governed by restrictive licenses. Users typically pay for access and cannot modify or redistribute it. This model benefits developers through revenue streams and control, while businesses gain reliable, supported tools for specialized tasks like operating systems or enterprise applications.
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