Open architecture

Refers to a hardware specification and/or design that is publicly released, allowing other manufacturers to produce similar products that are compatible and usually compliant with one another. A good example of open architecture is IBM compatible computers; these computers allow anyone to purchase a product from any manufacturer with the understanding it will work with their compatible computer.

Also see: Architecture, Clone, Closed architecture

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