closed architecture

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closed architecture

A system whose technical specifications are not made public. Such systems restrict third parties from building products that interface with or add enhancements to them. Contrast with open architecture.

closed architecture [¦klōzd ′ärk·ə‚tek·chər]

(computer science)

A computer architecture whose detailed, technical specifications are available only to those authorized by the manufacturer.

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