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Computers and the Internet

Course: Computers and the Internet > Unit 3

Lesson 9: Developing open protocols
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Computers and the Internet
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Developing open protocols
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Open protocol development

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Problem

The following passage describes the Internet but contains a missing adjective:
The Internet is powered by <???> protocols. As a consequence, any computing device can join the Internet as long as they have the ability to connect to another Internet-connected device. There is no need to pay a fee to implement the protocols or to learn how they work.
What is the most appropriate adjective to replace <???>?
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