Is Google Docs open source software?

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Simultaneous editing has become relatively common thanks to online document editors like Google Docs and MS Office 365, but neither of those are open source. Your data is uploaded and stored on a third-party server (either Google or Microsoft, respectively).

Is Google Docs free and open source?

Google Docs is not available as a self-hosted solution but there are plenty of alternatives for power users and business that want to host a solution on-premise. The best Self-Hosted alternative is ONLYOFFICE, which is both free and Open Source.

Is Google Docs considered software?

At its heart, Google Docs is a suite of online productivity software. That means it's a collection of applications that make it easier to produce the kinds of files commonly used in corporate environments: documents, spreadsheets and presentations.

What is an example of an open source software?

LibreOffice and the GNU Image Manipulation Program are examples of open source software. As they do with proprietary software, users must accept the terms of a license when they use open source software—but the legal terms of open source licenses differ dramatically from those of proprietary licenses.

What software does Google Docs use?

Google Docs is Google's browser-based word processor. You can create, edit, and share documents online and access them from any computer with an internet connection. There's even a mobile app for Android and iOS.

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