competition is increased and others are able to start copying the technology as they implement it. This occurred with the Wintel architecture as others were able to start imitating the software. Less open standards exist when a particular firm has much power (not ownership) over the standard, which can occur when a firm's platform "wins" in standard setting or the market makes one platform most popular.

Specific definitions of an open standard

Made by standardization bodies

Joint IEEE, ISOC, W3C, IETF and IAB Definition

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