title: Paradox 4: A Short Course (Computer Application Software)
author:  Michael A. Henry 
description: This DOS-based series is designed for microcomputer lab courses, and its combined Application Software volumes provide comprehensive hands-on coverage all in one place. So, whether you want your students' lab materials grouped together, or you want to mix and match various Curtin Short Course and S.A.V.E. books, Curtin's COMPASS Series can fit your instructional needs.
zlib_text: # The Software Paradox
  
  Table of Contents
  
    1. [1\. What Is the Software Paradox?](ch01.html)
    2. [2\. The Evidence?](ch02.html)
      1. [The Four Generations of Software Valuation](ch02.html#_the_four_generations_of_software_valuation)
    3. [3\. How Did This Happen?](ch03.html)
      1. [Introduction](ch03.html#_introduction)
      2. [The Challenge of Competing with Free](ch03.html#_the_challenge_of_competing_with_free)
      3. [The Challenge of Competing with Available](ch03.html#_the_challenge_of_competing_with_available)
      4. [The Challenge of Competing with Your Customer](ch03.html#_the_challenge_of_competing_with_your_customer)
      5. [The Challenge of Developer Empowerment](ch03.html#_the_challenge_of_developer_empowerment)
    4. [4\. The Software Paradox at Work](ch04.html)
      1. [Adobe](ch04.html#_adobe)
      2. [Amazon](ch04.html#_amazon)
      3. [Apple](ch04.html#_apple)
      4. [Atlassian](ch04.html#_atlassian)
      5. [IBM](ch04.html#_ibm)
      6. [Nest](ch04.html#_nest)
      7. 