Read the following and come prepared to discuss them in class.

• The buy vs build decision...
  • This report discusses what should be taken into account when deciding whether to purchase commercial software, use open source software, or build a custom solution.
  • What would be the characteristics of a situation where it would make sense for your CP to build (as opposed to buy) a solution?
• Browse the reports available at NTEN
• Browse the reports available at Idealware