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Represents the maximum period over which amortization of computer software development costs is provided on a product-by-product basis using straight-line method.

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For each balance sheet presented, the amount of accumulated amortization for capitalized computer software costs.

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Additions made to capitalized computer software costs during the period.

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Amount of expense for amortization of capitalized computer software costs.

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