Published: 05 October 1998
ID: G0072379
Analyst(s): Erina K. DuBois
The Internet has been a successful sales vehicle for hard goods such as books and music CD-ROMs, but the Internet as a distribution channel is not yet a proven channel. This Perspective focuses specifically on the issues and players in the electronic software delivery (ESD) market, covering the challenges and growth aspects of this industry and highlighting the strategies of companies that are betting on this market.
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