Following the November 2023 acquisition of VMware, Broadcom has ceased the sale of perpetual licenses and is enforcing the expiration of support contracts. This move has led to drastic price increases for customers, with subscriptions sometimes costing up to 300% more than before. Users with perpetual licenses can still use their software but cannot renew support unless they had existing contracts. Many clients report receiving cease-and-desist letters demanding the removal of any updates past their contract expiration, marking a contentious enforcement of VMware's intellectual property rights.
Broadcom's recent acquisition of VMware has led to the termination of perpetual license sales, compelling users to consider costly subscription models, with some experiencing cease-and-desist letters.
Users with expired VMware support contracts are receiving cease-and-desist letters from Broadcom, demanding the removal of any updates made beyond their contract expiration.
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