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1.4 Building Tomorrow's Solutions Today

   Component software represents a revolutionary transition in the software 
   industry, driven by customers' needs and business issues.  Component 
   software offers a new level of computing power and flexibility by 
   promoting the following: 

   °   Easier manipulation of data and tools for end users 

   °   Customizable applications in heterogeneous environments for 
       information systems managers 

   °   Greater differentiation and competition for software developers. 


   Several leading companies have banded together to openly develop and 
   promote component software.  These companies have pooled their 
   technologies in OpenDoc an open architecture for component software. 

Subtopics:

   1.4.1 Built on a Reliable Foundation
   1.4.2 Paving the Way to Component Software
   1.4.3 Benefiting the User
   1.4.4 Benefiting Business
   1.4.5 Benefiting the Industry
   1.4.6 Benefits for Developers
   1.4.7 Making Software Work Together
   1.4.8 Supporting Technology Development
   1.4.9 Shaping the Future

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