Proprietary - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

06-June-2005

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Something proprietary is something exclusively owned by someone, often with connotations that it is exclusive and cannot be used by other parties without negotiations. It may specifically mean that something is covered by one or more patents, as in proprietary technology. It can also mean that the copyright is used in a way that restricts the users' freedoms.

Increasingly, proprietary architectures are seen as a disadvantage. Consumers prefer standardized and open architectures, which allow them to mix and match products from different manufacturers.

Proprietary - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Mike Malloch; 06-June-2005 09:53:47; forum (0) help

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