Software isn't tooth brushes. The simpler and more specialized it is the cheaper it is to maintain. The more complex it is the harder it is to maintain.
Software R&D is a fixed cost. An ERP package with its at most 10,000 installations amortizes that cost on far fewer users than Linux with its millions of licensed installs.
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Software isn't tooth brushes. The simpler and more specialized it is the cheaper it is to maintain. The more complex it is the harder it is to maintain.
Software R&D is a fixed cost. An ERP package with its at most 10,000 installations amortizes that cost on far fewer users than Linux with its millions of licensed installs.