Software As a Service
Web services can also be mentioned in the context of software as a service. This is an oft-repeated phrase used in connection with the .NET framework. This concept is discussed in this chapter because Web services play a crucial role in implementing software as a service.
Software as a service marks the beginning of the shift in Microsoft strategy from a PC-based one to a Web-based one. Microsoft proposes to sell software as a service through the Internet. For instance, a spreadsheet package purchased from a local computer store will be replaced by a Web service that allows the user to download the spreadsheet package for a certain fee.
Most software packages are feature-heavy. This is because they have to appeal to as ...
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