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SQL Server 2008: Licensing will be exploited to win customers
News The forthcoming launch of SQL Server 2008 will see Microsoft focus its considerable resources on the issue of licensing, to win customers from rivals Oracle and IBM. Dunstan, who is in charge of the battle with Oracle and IBM, said Microsoft will...
[November 15, 2007, 15:00]
Licensing anger driving users towards Linux
Talkback oh your not wrong about the Licensing twists Microsoft has, I just got off the phone today from an MS rep regarding WinMCE 2005. The only way you can get it is if you buy a new PC, no matter that I have WinMCE 2004, there is upgrade.
[November 8, 2004, 18:09]
Licensing Microsoft Server Products With Microsoft Virtual Server and Other Virtual Machine Technologies
White Papers This white paper provides an overview of updates to Microsoft's licensing models for the server operating system and server applications. It also clarifies existing licensing policies to help to deploy and use software under these updated models.
[August 13, 2007, 15:14]
Licensing anger driving users towards Linux
Talkback Licensing has gotten out of hand. It really started with Microsofts shift to software assurance. If you look at SA and the methods MS used to "entice" companies to use it (threatening audits and legal action is even one license was out of strict...
[November 9, 2004, 12:43]
Licensing Model Saves Council 25 Per Cent on Infrastructure Deployment and Monitoring
White Papers Microsoft Services recommended a licensing Server Management Suite Enterprise (SMSE) solution for the servers and personal computers. Wakefield Council delivers public services to 318,000 people who live in a mixture of rural and urban areas in...
[July 25, 2009, 1:18]
Licensing Microsoft Server Products With Microsoft Virtual Server and Other Virtual Machine Technologies
White Papers This white paper provides an overview of updates to Microsoft's licensing models for the server operating system and server applications. It also clarifies existing licensing policies to help to deploy and use software under these updated models.
[April 1, 2007, 1:00]
Licensing anger driving users towards Linux
News A panel discussion on European software licensing models on Monday was in broad agreement that many businesses and organisations are dissatisfied by the service traditionally offered by the software industry.
[November 8, 2004, 15:28]
Licensing: Firewalls and Security Considerations
White Papers This whitepaper provides with details about security considerations for Citrix Licensing and how to modify port numbers for use with a firewall. It is one of a series of whitepapers designed to provide with more detailed information for tasks that...
[July 13, 2009, 0:00]
Licensing issues delay vPro security
News Symantec has delayed its virtualised security system for Intel's vPro platform because of licensing issues around the Windows CE platform, the company said on Tuesday. The problem, Symantec said, is not the software itself, but the tangled...
[August 22, 2007, 9:05]
Licensing anger driving users towards Linux
Talkback The home user is also getting fed up with the Microsoft Licensing sceme! Make a change to your computer, a new hard drive, a new dvd burner, add memory, even some software programs - AND YOU HAVE TO CALL MICROSOFT TO REACTIVATE THE SYSTEM!
[September 15, 2005, 17:55]
Collaborative Case Management: Licensing and Permitting Management Solutions
White Papers One of the major services provided by federal, state and local governments is the permitting and licensing of businesses and individuals. From financial and regulatory licensing at the federal and the state level (e.g.banking and insurance) to...
[April 25, 2009, 1:23]
Licensing buoys Microsoft again
News Microsoft blew away analysts' estimates for its first fiscal quarter, once again buoyed in part by a controversial corporate licensing plan. Under the Licensing 6 program, businesses pay for upgrades on an annuity basis.
[October 18, 2002, 9:08]
Licensing programme angers MS customers
News With a summer deadline looming, about two-thirds of Microsoft's largest customers have not signed up for a new software licensing programme that represents an important revenue stream for the company.
[May 10, 2002, 14:07]
Protection! Licensing Toolkit
Downloads Protection - a licensing toolkit that ensures that users adhere to the terms of your applications' licensing agreements. delivers powerful and feature-rich licensing solution providing a robust feature set enabling developer to securely...
[September 16, 2009, 14:09]
Survey: MS licensing rankles customers
News Most corporate customers are unhappy with looming changes in Microsoft software-licensing programs, and many would consider switching to competitors' products, according to a survey released Thursday.
[October 5, 2001, 9:39]
Momentum Webcast: Microsoft Licensing Briefing: Open Value (Level 100)
White Papers In this webcast, a Microsoft licensing specialist presents the benefits of Open Value, a volume licensing agreement tailored specifically to the needs of the small business or mid-market customer. The presenter presents a comprehensive look at open...
[April 14, 2007, 1:01]
OpenOffice developers clear Visual Studio licensing hurdle
Talkback For 10 points, who can tell me what this has to do with Visual Studio licensing? Or Microsoft's licensing structure? Ingrid's back! Wait, what's that I see- could it be that this story has an anti-Linux angle?
[February 14, 2005, 16:44]
Software-licensing law loses supporters
News The key supporters of a software-licensing bill that critics say promotes corporate rights over those of consumers have, in the face of mounting opposition, decided to quit lobbying for its enactment.
[August 8, 2003, 13:10]
Steve Ballmer and licensing: the video
Blog So, I mean this seriously The last round of simplification of licensing we did was six years ago. Questioner: On the subject of licensing, particularly application virtualisation and general virtualisation, some of Microsoft licensing is full of...
[October 6, 2009, 11:58]
BBC pledges software-licensing shake-up
News The BBC has pledged it will continue reviewing all its software licensing after removing licences for its electronic-purchasing system from hundreds of staff that were not regularly using them. It added: "Within the Future Media and Technology...
[November 3, 2008, 14:38]
