The Network Computersome reflections

Table of Contents

The Network Computersome reflections

Illusions

Overview

Waves of Computerization

Technology

Microprocessor Revolution

Organization

Organization and Change

Centralized

Decentralized

MIS Strikes Back

Windows NT

Software

Cost of DRAM

Software Footprint

The Software Issue

Software Economics

Traditional Consumer Economics

Consumer Software Economics

Financial

Corporate Muscles

Billionaire Boys Club

Cost of Ownership

Cost of Ownership

What can we conclude?

thank you

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Other information:
Presentation held at a Network Computer seminar organized by IIR Technology, June 4th, 1997.