Open system

Open system may refer to:

Open system (computing), one of a class of computers and associated software that provides some combination of interoperability, portability and open software standards, particularly Unix and Unix-like systems
Open system (systems theory), a system where matter or energy can flow into and/or out of the system, in contrast to a closed system, where energy can enter or leave but matter may not
Open system, in management science a system that is capable of self-maintenance on the basis of throughput of resources from the environment
Open system (Ukrainian test equipment manufacturer), company that produces diagnostic equipment for diesel systems testing and repairing: in-line pumps with electronic control, modern Common Rail systems, measurement systems for fuel pump benches etc
open and closed system in social science
Open system in thermodynamics (or in physics)
Open system of learning, where information is sourced from multiple sources

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