Open System

A system that implements sufficient open specifications for interfaces, services, and supporting formats to enable properly engineered Application Software:

To be ported with minimal changes across a wide range of systems.

To interoperate with other applications on local and remote systems.

To interact with users in a style that facilitates user portability.


Open System

A system that implements sufficient open specifications for interfaces, services, and supporting formats to enable properly engineered Application Software:

To be ported with minimal changes across a wide range of systems.

To interoperate with other applications on local and remote systems.

To interact with users in a style that facilitates user portability.

Used in methodology