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The Messaging Open Service Interface Definition ('''OSID''') is an O.K.I. Specification which provides a means of sending, subscribing and receiving messages. '''OSIDs''' are programmatic interfaces which comprise a Service Oriented Architecture for designing and building Reusable and Interoperable Software .

Each message has a ''Type'' and a ''Topic'' and what Messages are received can be filtered by Type and Topic. Messages can be sent to a specific subset of subscribers ( Agents ) or to all subscribers. This OSID is a general service intended to interface with underlying Email , Chat , Instant Messaging , or Threaded Discussion systems.


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