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Open system.

Open system is defined to be a system that implements sufficient public specifications for interfaces, services and supporting formats to enable applications software to be ported across a wide range of systems, to interoperate or interchange with other applications on local and remote systems, and to interact with users in a style that facilitates portability. Public specifications are maintained by open, public consensus process to accommodate new technology over time, and which are consistent with international standards.
[Statutory Authority: Chapter 40.14 RCW. WSR 94-04-102, ยง 434-663-250, filed 2/1/94, effective 3/7/94.]