Economic and legal foundations of the software market

The textbook is dedicated to the analysis of the software market as part of the general IT services market. It thoroughly examines the opportunities for promoting a software product in this market segment. The software (SW) is studied as a commodity, consumers of SW, pricing in the SW market, and legal aspects related to the production, sale, use, and maintenance of software are covered. It includes control questions that allow the reader to independently assess the level of material comprehension. Real-life situations that have arisen in the software market are used as examples, and economic and legal issues related to software products themselves are also discussed. Intended for students of specialties 080801, 230105, and 230201 (full-time, part-time, and those pursuing a second higher education) studying the discipline "Economic and Legal Foundations of the Software Market," as well as professionals involved in the development, distribution, and support of software products.