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Third Party Logic

Third Party Logic: Software, firmware, or hardwired logic that is neither application logic nor COTS.

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Software, firmware, or hardwired logic that is neither application logic nor COTS. This includes, for example, general-purpose software developed by a third party that is either customized (for example, ported to a new platform, as is Windows Embedded Compact), not widely used, or source-code generated by a COTS package.

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Definition 2

“Software, firmware, or HARDWIRED LOGIC that is neither APPLICATION LOGIC nor COTS; e.g., general-purpose software developed by a third part y that is either customized (e.g., ported to a new platform, as is Windows CE) or not widely used, or source code generated by a COTS package.” 2007 VVSG.

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Glossary of Election Terms, U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC)
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EAC Glossary of Terms
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EAC Glossary of Election Terms
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NIST Election Glossary
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Electronic Voting Glossary
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