Suppose That You Have Developed a Spreadsheet Program to Compete

question 18

Multiple Choice

Suppose that you have developed a spreadsheet program to compete with Microsoft Excel. Explain the critical mass problem in persuading users to buy your software.

• A) Enough other people must use the spreadsheet for a person to buy the spreadsheet.
• B) If the number of people using the spreadsheet is too few, demand would tip away from the spreadsheet.
• C) The number of people using the spreadsheet depends on compatibility with Microsoft Excel.
• D) None of the above.

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