Glossary definition(s) for: open architecture

• n., [computing] An architecture whose specifications are public. This includes officially approved standards as well as privately designed architectures whose specifications are made public by the designers.
  [ Computer and Information Sciences - Webopedia: Online Computer Dictionary ]
  Webopedia: Online Computer Dictionary. Internet.com. http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/O/open_architecture.html.
  See Also:

  • open-standard products and formats
  • open-source
  • non-proprietary