15.4 Application system reuse
An application system product is a software system that can be adapted to the needs of different customers without changing the source code of the system. Application systems are developed by a system vendor for a general market; they are not specially developed for an individual customer. These system products are sometimes known as COTS (Commercial Off-the Shelf System) products. However, the term “COTS” is mostly used in military systems, and I prefer to call these system products application systems.
Virtually all desktop software for business and many server-based systems are application systems. This software is designed for general use, so it includes many features and functions. It therefore has the potential ...
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