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Privately owned and controlled. In the computer industry, proprietary is the opposite of open. A proprietary design or technique is one that is owned by a company. It also implies that the company has not divulged specifications that would allow other companies to duplicate the product. Increasingly, proprietary architectures are seen as a disadvantage. Consumers prefer open and standardized architectures, which allow them to mix and match products from different manufacturers.
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 IT Channel Planet
IT Channel Planet provides an in-depth look at expanding business opportunities for the reseller channel. It highlights updated news, technology and business trends for VARs, resellers, managed service providers, system integrators and other channel partners, focusing on the ways these channel partners can capitalize on evolving trends to grow their businesses profitably.
SmallBusinessComputing.com
Provides technology solutions for small business owners, hardware/software reviews, webmaster resources and news.
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