Compared to Web 2.0 processing, traditional processing is characterized by
A) software as a product, extensive advertising and user participation.
B) controlled, fixed interface, product value fixed, software as a product.
C) viral marketing, software as a free service, mashups encouraged.
D) product value fixed, user participation, software as a product.
E) publishing, organic interfaces, value increases with more users.

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Traditional processing is characterized by a controlled and fixed interface, with the product value also being fixed. In contrast, Web 2.0 processing emphasizes user participation and encourages mashups and organic interfaces. Option A, C, D, and E describe some of the characteristics of Web 2.0 processing but not the characteristics of traditional processing.