UKOLN AHDS What Are Open Standards?



Briefing Document on "What Are Open Standards?"

A QA Focus briefing document on "What Are Open Standards?" is available.

What Are Open Standards?
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20 Sep 2011
Updated to include Wikipedia and EU's definiton of open standards. Brian Kelly.
13 Jun 2006
Tweaked opening paragraph slightly to remove reference to DNER. Brian Kelly.
14 Dec 2004
Added details regarding Creative Commons Licence. Brian Kelly.