Open source technology is a rapidly growing phenomenon. Many programmers and users are passionate about open source software and believe that all software programs $($and source code$)$ should be freely available. For this assignment, address the following items:

$-$ Compare and contrast the practicality for all software to be distributed in this manner.

$-$ Discuss the effects on commercial software and commercial developers if all software were to become open source.

$-$ Include your opinions on whether or not innovation would be enhanced or restricted if there was no financial incentive to create software.