Standard

See also: Specification | Code | Rating

A standard is a specification which aids interoperability for widespread and rapid adoption. Standards can be based on an agreed code and should be simple and scale well. Standards increase trust because they reflect a higher reputation or most preferred rating.

Standards can be easily breached. This sort of non-compliance leads to disqualification, exclusion or a change in status.

Global standards nearly always compete with local standards in a process of internationalization, particularly with globalized industries. Of course there is no known standard for every particular activity or circumstance.

Examples of relevant standards include;

Programming
Encryption standards such as AES and DES
ASCII
DSS
File Formats
Compact Disc
Ethernet
Platforms, Operating System and Languages
Copyright standards from the Berne Convention

Organisations or projects that support, promote and adopt internet standards include;

There is a listing of Open standards and software for bibliographies and cataloging at Sourceforge

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