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Law
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 weeks ago

Court to decide whether it is lawful for enterprises to sell unwanted software licences | Computer Weekly

Microsoft is accused of abusing dominance to suppress resale of pre-owned Windows and Office licences, prompting a £270m damages claim and tribunal hearings.
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

Microsoft software reselling dispute heads back to UK court

Microsoft's tussle with UK-based reseller ValueLicensing over the sale of secondhand licenses returns to the UK's Competition Appeal Tribunal this week, with the Windows behemoth now claiming that selling pre-owned Office and Windows software is unlawful. ValueLicensing's representatives say this week's trial - due to start tomorrow - will "address whether the entire pre-owned license market was lawful - with Microsoft arguing that it was not lawful to resell pre-owned Office and Windows software at all."
Miscellaneous
History
fromZDNET
3 weeks ago

MS-BASIC 1.1 introduced programming to a generation - now you can download it for free

Microsoft open-sourced the 6502 assembly code of MS-BASIC (Microsoft BASIC 1.1), a foundational early-PC programming language, under the MIT License.
#vmware
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Tech industry
fromTheregister
1 month ago

VMware tweaked software licenses to suit submarines

VMware permits designation of "critical" licenses so isolated systems like submarines and tanks can defer licensing reports while remaining offline.
Miscellaneous
fromTheregister
1 month ago

VMware before Broadcom was 'A unicorn in fluffy cloudland'

Broadcom acquired VMware 20 months ago; VMware dominated the market but had messy product, licensing, and partner programs requiring Broadcom to improve operations and accountability.
E-Commerce
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

Step Away From Subscriptions and Access Windows 11 Pro and Microsoft Office Pro 2019 for $46 | Entrepreneur

The subscription economy is growing, prompting businesses to reconsider their pricing models.
fromInfoWorld
2 months ago

Oracle's Java licensing shift sparks mass migration to open source

Nearly 80% of ITAM and SAM professionals are moving away from Oracle Java, driven by rising costs and frustration over the company's shift to employee-based pricing.
Software development
#java
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Software development
fromIT Pro
2 months ago

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

Enterprises are increasingly transitioning to open source Java alternatives to avoid high software licensing costs and compliance issues.
fromEntrepreneur
2 months 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
3 months ago

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.
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
3 months ago

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.
SF politics
fromTheregister
3 months ago

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.
#broadcom
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#microsoft
fromIT Pro
4 months ago
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
5 months ago
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.
Intellectual property law
fromIT Pro
4 months ago

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
5 months ago

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
Java
fromTheregister
4 months ago

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
fromTheregister
5 months ago

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.
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