This document discusses different methods for acquiring software, including buying off-the-shelf software from retailers or developers, downloading software directly from websites, using free trials, subscription models, or custom developing software in-house. It notes some advantages of digital distribution like immediacy, no need to go to a store, and ability to compare prices more easily. Custom software allows businesses to gain competitive advantages but also introduces dependencies and needs for constant updating.

1. ACQUIRING SOFTWARE Jojo Chan http://www.flickr.com/photos/lowemasterpro/2650253991/

2. Software is important http://www.flickr.com/photos/lowemasterpro/2650253991/

3. No longer need Buy/ Download/ Web server http://www.flickr.com/photos/lowemasterpro/2650253991/

4. Off-the-shelf software http://www.flickr.com/photos/lowemasterpro/2650253991/

5. Users have their own needs http://www.flickr.com/photos/13582731@N04/2635403499/

6. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS http://www.flickr.com/photos/tehmatthewj/2334545896/

7. SIMPLY buy & download FROM RETAILER/DEVELOPER/DISTRIBUTOR. http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Computers-PCs/Software-Games/abcat0508000.c?id=abcat0508000

8. ADVANTAGES IMMEDIACY 2. NO NEED TO GO TO STORE http://www.flickr.com/photos/versaphotos/3972322191/

9. 3. NO NEED FORPHYSICAL PRODUCTS 4. COMPARE PRICES http://www.flickr.com/photos/46642324@N07/4405347770/

10. FREE SOFTWARE TRIALS BEFORE BUYING http://www.flickr.com/photos/micktheclick2009/3389772898/#

11. Subscription Model: Pay as you go http://www.flickr.com/photos/micktheclick2009/3389772898/#

12. COSTS LESS. UPDATES CONSTANTLY, IDEAL FOR VIRUS SCAN SOFTWARES http://www.flickr.com/photos/cunisdiabolis/367203929/in/photostream/

13. Custom-designed software http://www.3plogistics.com/UPS_3-2008.htm

14. IN-HOUSE SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT Businesses’ Competitive Strategy http://www.flickr.com/photos/jaimiedobson/3811922622/

15. ACCQUIRING SOFTWARE INVOLVES COMBINATION http://www.flickr.com/photos/jillyjally/3347316247/

16. Modifying http://www.flickr.com/photos/southerncalifornian/2128908025/

17. SERVICE=SOFTWARE BASED NO NEED TO BUY OR INSTALL http://www.flickr.com/photos/31753593@N05/3431454504/

18. Depedence on Custom-designed software http://www.flickr.com/photos/tropical-blizzard/3778868222/

19. Business Innovation Constantly updating software to keep up with the next generation http://www.flickr.com/photos/zinkwazi/117097746/

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