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In the past, most electronic devices from mp3 players to portable GPS navigational systems manufactured and distributed only by OEM manufacturers. As part of an original purchased merchandize comes the proprietary software need to make the device function according to its advertised features. In some cases, the proprietary software is provided by a licensed third-party application provider and can be obtained after purchase.

The advent of wholesale-priced merchandize from non-OEM manufacturers brought the prices of these devices way, way down, such as providers or manufacturers that come directly from China and other manufacturing countries. To keep the price down to very affordable levels never dreamed of in this industry, manufacturers designed these devices to be open or can run with any applicable software. This is why most of these devices are shipped without pre-installed proprietary software.

This is where the problem starts. Unscrupulous distributors wanting to dispose these products in the shortest possible time would throw in and install cracked or pirated versions of the software. The application may work for a while, just enough time for the sale to commence, but would eventually break down due to incomplete codes. On top of that, cracked software can be loaded with a wide variety of viruses, Trojans, worms and other malware that could do irreparable damage to your system.

Open source is the better alternative for these users instead of relying on pirated software. Even though most of these applications are given free, it doesn’t mean that they are of poor quality and not much different from these pirated applications. These applications have the same or even better functionality than their proprietary software counterparts – ideal for use with your devices. 

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