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An [Acronym] for __T__otal __C__ost of __O__wnership.
-For computer stuff
, includes purchase price
as well as support costs/training costs/deprecation over the item's lifetime
.
+A term used to describe the overall cost of a particular item, including all facets of using it.
For example, administration, maintenance, licensing costs, updates and end-user training
, as well as initial capital outlay
.
-Often used and abused by marketing departments when giving skewed data/costs -- eg see CompetitiveComparisons.
+Often used and abused by marketing departments when giving skewed data/ costs -- eg see CompetitiveComparisons .
