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In the old days (five years ago or so), system users applied IS to their department when they wanted a new system or a fix to an old one. The business analysts and programmers assigned would confer with the business owners as to their requirements. They then began a long, involved process of analysis, design, coding, testing and finally implementation. Assuming the business needs stayed the same during this process, the system was developed with little involvement by users. Usually those needs changed, delaying implementation and causing universal frustration. Eventually, the system would be unveiled, to cries of delight, amazement or possibly consternation.