Open-Source POS Software Isn't Worth The Risk: Here's Why

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• Open-Source POS Software Isn't Worth The Risk
  Here's Why

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What is an open-source POS software?

• It is a type of POS software solution that allows
  anyone to study, modify, and distribute the
  application.
• The code of the software is available to public.
• The software is created in a decentralized way
  and is managed by a community.
• Its open license grants anybody the right to
  reengineer the software however they like.

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Risks associated with open-source POS software

• Security flaws are public knowledge
• Inadequate security instructions
• Licensing issues
• Difficult support
• Lack of accountability

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Security flaws are public knowledge

• Any gaps in security is known to the public.
• Delays in updating open-source software
  applications can leave your sensitive data
  vulnerable to hacks.
• Software community members may have unrestricted
  access to all your information.

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Inadequate security instructions

• Open-source software may or may not have in-built
  security features.
• Open-source developers do not take responsibility
  for security breaches.
• Open-source systems do not come with clear
  instructions on how to set up security.

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Licensing issues

• Open-source software applications do not provide
  any warranties.
• Software features may stop working without any
  prior notice.
• Using the software without knowing that it
  breaches intellectual property rights can land
  you in legal trouble.

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Difficult support

• Reaching out for support can be difficult as
  multiple disparate creators develop the software.
• You will need to contact developers of specific
  features to resolve issues.
• Only popular open-source software applications
  have helpful support to some extent.

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Lack of accountability

• Open-source software developers do not take
  accountability for the failure of components
  unlike closed-source developers.
• Different features of open-source software may
  not interact with one another effectively.
• Incompatibility of software modules is an issue.

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SmartPOS - the best closed-source POS software

• SmartPOS is a state-of-the-art closed-source POS
  system.
• It has cutting-edge security measures to
  safeguard your data from cyber threats.
• SmartPOS comes with excellent, responsive
  support.
• The software has a myriad of industry-leading
  features for top-notch retail management.
• SmartPOS is suitable for retail stores belonging
  to any domain.

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