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2 weeks ago

Software development

Businesses say they are getting four Oracle Java audits a year | Computer Weekly

Java

VMware and Oracle licensing: Time to consider alternatives | Computer Weekly

2 weeks ago

Software development

Businesses say they are getting four Oracle Java audits a year | Computer Weekly

Java

VMware and Oracle licensing: Time to consider alternatives | Computer Weekly

Software development

Software licensing is becoming a minefield for IT leaders - and it's driving them into the arms of the open source community

fromHackernoon

7 months ago

Online Community Development

Open Source Isn't Dead...It's Just Forked | HackerNoon

Online Community Development

5 months ago

Adverse appeals court ruling could kill GPL software license

The Ninth Circuit's ruling in Neo4j v. PureThink could fundamentally alter perceptions of copyleft licenses in open source software.

fromIT Pro

2 weeks ago

Software development

Software licensing is becoming a minefield for IT leaders - and it's driving them into the arms of the open source community

fromHackernoon

7 months ago

Open Source Isn't Dead...It's Just Forked | HackerNoon

Relicensing trends in 2024 challenge the core ideals of open source, creating forks and questioning the true notion of openness.

5 months ago

Adverse appeals court ruling could kill GPL software license

The Ninth Circuit's ruling in Neo4j v. PureThink could fundamentally alter perceptions of copyleft licenses in open source software.

more#open-source

fromEntrepreneur

3 weeks ago

Microsoft Office Pro 2021 Gives Your Team the Edge at a One-Time $40 Cost | Entrepreneur

Microsoft Office Professional 2021 is available for a one-time purchase of $39.97, offering a suite of essential productivity tools without the recurring fees.

E-Commerce

European startups

fromTechzine Global

VMware and Siemens argue over location of legal fight

The lawsuit over software licenses between VMware and Siemens centers on jurisdiction, with Siemens preferring Germany and VMware favoring the U.S.

VMware and Siemens spar over location for licensing case

Siemens AG contests VMware's lawsuit over alleged unlicensed software use, citing a prior agreement requiring disputes to be resolved in Germany.

fromEntrepreneur

Cut Overhead, Not Capabilities: Microsoft Office Pro 2021 Is Just $49.97 | Entrepreneur

Office 2021 Professional offers a one-time purchase option for essential productivity tools, eliminating subscription fees and still delivering robust functionality.

Senate revives SAMOSA bill to tackle software waste - again

The SAMOSA Act aims to improve software license management in US federal agencies to eliminate wasteful spending.

Software development

fromNextgov.com

VA now has '100% visibility' into its software license inventory, official says

The VA is working to centralize its software license management after years of oversight challenges.

#broadcom

Information security

No workaround leads to more pain for VMware users | Computer Weekly

fromWIRED

Apple

Broadcom Sends Cease-and-Desist Letters to VMware Perpetual License Holders

Information security

No workaround leads to more pain for VMware users | Computer Weekly

fromWIRED

Apple

Broadcom Sends Cease-and-Desist Letters to VMware Perpetual License Holders

Intellectual property law

Microsoft faces another lawsuit over software licensing practices

Microsoft faces a major class action lawsuit in the UK over alleged overcharging and market dominance abuse in its software licensing practices.

fromComputerworld

Tech industry

Microsoft at 50: The 7 biggest game-changers through five decades

Microsoft's growth from a small startup to a tech giant is marked by pivotal moments influencing its business model and software licensing decisions.

fromIT Pro

Microsoft faces another lawsuit over software licensing practices

Microsoft faces a major class action lawsuit in the UK over alleged overcharging and market dominance abuse in its software licensing practices.

Tech industry

fromComputerworld

Microsoft at 50: The 7 biggest game-changers through five decades

Microsoft's growth from a small startup to a tech giant is marked by pivotal moments influencing its business model and software licensing decisions.

more#microsoft

#vmware

Software development

Broadcom letters demonstrate push to VMware subscriptions | Computer Weekly

4 months ago

European startups

VMware sues Siemens for using unlicensed software

Software development

Broadcom letters demonstrate push to VMware subscriptions | Computer Weekly

4 months ago

European startups

VMware sues Siemens for using unlicensed software

Users advised to review Oracle Java use

Oracle's transition to a per-employee licensing model for Java is leading to increased audits and significantly higher costs for users.

Businesses are reassessing their contracts with Oracle as many come up for renewal.

NYC startup

fromSocial Media Explorer

CNCF tells NATS contributor Synadia it's free to fork off

CNCF seeks to protect open source project NATS from Synadia's trademark claims following licensing changes.

Licensing Made Simple: Avoid Common Mistakes in Software Compliance - Social Media Explorer

"Navigating the complexities of hardware procurement and licensing can be overwhelming for businesses of any size... Ensuring compliance is criticalânot just to avoid hefty fines or penalties, but to maintain efficiency and build trust with stakeholders."

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