Standardization and the competition on the market for ERP-systems

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A microeconomic model is developed that would analyze the competition of software development with or without frameworks in which one can concentrate on the network effect and the effect of compatibility decisions. This would help to establish framework technology on the software market and finally increase social welfare.

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Strategies for De facto compatibility: standardization, proprietary and open source approaches to Javaww

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The compatibility strategies which companies use and their effectiveness for software development is discussed with the help of a case study of Sun Microsystems. The findings suggest that with the focus on de facto compatibility, standardization need not be the most effective strategy.

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Open source standardization: The rise of Linux in the network era

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The rise of the Linux operating system from 1995-2001, particularly the motivations of organizational buyers and suppliers of complementary assets, and Microsoft's reaction to this success is illustrated. Further, the durability of the Linux phenomenon in the network area is analyzed.

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