Here are the definitions for the terms related to computer software: a) Open-source software. Open-source software* is computer software whose source code is made available with a license in which the copyright holder grants users the rights to study, change, and distribute the software to anyone and for any purpose. b) Software outsourcing. Software outsourcing* is the practice of hiring a third-party company or individual outside of an organization to handle software development tasks, projects, or services. c) Deadlock A deadlock* is a situation in an operating system where two or more processes are blocked indefinitely, each waiting for the other to release a resource that it needs. 3 done, 2 left today. You're making progress.