Table of Contents
- What is Off-the-shelf Software: Advantages and Disadvantages of COTS
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- What is off the shelf software?
- Off-The-Shelf Software Examples
- Custom software vs off-the-shelf software
- The advantages of off-the-shelf software
- 1. More affordable... initially
- 2. Easy to use and quick to implement
- 3. A user and feedback community
- 4. Customer service & updates
- The disadvantages of off-the-shelf software
- 1. Cost-cutting measures
- 2. A compelled trade-off
- 3. Complete dependency on the provider
- Closing Thoughts
- FAQ
- 1. What is custom development?
- 2. What is off-the-shelf software?
