Software variety and hardware value: A case study of complementary network externalities in the microcomputer software industry

Tom Cottrell; Ken Koput

doi:10.1016/S0923-4748(98)00021-6

Software variety and hardware value: A case study of complementary network externalities in the microcomputer software industry

Tom Cottrell, Ken Koput

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Abstract

We estimate the effects of software provision on the valuation of hardware in the early microcomputer industry, covering the period 1981-1986. Since hardware and software technologies 'co-evolve,' a discussion of the economic and technological relationships is provided to clarify the nature of the relationship between software variety and hardware price.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	309-338
Number of pages	30
Journal	Journal of Engineering and Technology Management - JET-M
Volume	15
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0923-4748(98)00021-6
State	Published - Sep 1998

Keywords

Computer platforms
Microcomputer technology
Network externalities

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Industrial relations
General Engineering
Strategy and Management
Management Science and Operations Research
Information Systems and Management

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