9781334431302 - Economic Issues in Computer Interface Standardization (Classic Reprint) de Saloner, Garth (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book discusses economic principles that influence competition in the computer industry, with a specific focus on the trend towards open systems. It provides a useful frame of reference rooted in real-world examples, namely protocol standards for networking, applications, and peripherals. The author argues that open systems will reduce the power of large vendors to hold customers locked into their exclusive systems and limit their ability to charge inflated prices. The likely impact of this transition is a more competitive, less expensive landscape, and greater innovation. The book not only provides crucial background for understanding the computer industry but also offers a thought-provoking look at the economics of standardization. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.