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Object-oriented programmingsearch for term
A type of computer programming that allows programmers to define the following as objects: data types, data structures, and the functions or operations that are to be applied to the objects. Object-oriented programmingi languages include Javai, Smalltalk, and C++.
ODBCsearch for term
An application program interface to access information from numerous types of databases, including Access, dbase, DB2, and so forth.
OECDsearch for term
Onlinesearch for term
The state in which a computer is connected to another computer or server via a network. A computer communicating with another computer.
Online learningsearch for term
Learning delivered by Web-based or Interneti-based technologies.
Open source softwaresearch for term

1) Generally, software for which the original program instructions, the source code, is made available so that users can access, modify, and redistribute it. The Linux operating system is an example of open source software.


2) Software that meets each of nine requirements listed by the non-profit Open Source Initiativei in its Open Source Definition.

Osaka Action Agendasearch for term
APECi Economic Leaders adopted the Osaka Action Agendai in 1995 which established the three pillars of APEC activity: trade and investment liberalization, business facilitation and economic and technical cooperation.