In the first phase, mathematical modeling techniques will be employed to investigate whether the addition of elements to the Internet cluster impacts the diffusion rate. The second phase, which examines the second research question, will survey firms which have recently adopted advanced email client software to replace less sophisticated email front-ends. This new client software can be can be considered a new cluster element. This research is important in at least two ways. Second, the research will help us better understand the diffusion of a particularly important technology cluster, the Internet.
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