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| Time: 11:02 EST/16:02 GMT | News Source: ZDNet | Posted By: Byron Hinson | ||
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Since May 2001, Microsoft customers have been tearing their hair out over announced changes in Microsoft licensing programs. For very small businesses with just a few PCs, buying shrink-wrapped software by the box or relying on the software that is installed on new PCs (and expected to last for the life of those PCs) is a viable strategy. But when you manage many PCs, volume licenses are a huge help. Microsoft Licensing 6.0 grew out of a company decision to turn its business users into something that resembles annuities. Microsoft is irritated that so many users buy copies of its software or get "free" licenses with new PCs and then use that software year after year without making additional payments. As long as users are making money with its software, Microsoft thinks it should be making money on that software, too. | ||
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| #1 By 1845 (12.254.240.94) at 12/10/2001 11:53:55 AM |
| They aren't saying that previous licenses are invalid. They say that future volume licenses will be subscription based. There is a huge difference here. |
| #2 By 1295 (216.84.210.100) at 12/10/2001 1:50:04 PM |
| Personally I think it isn't that bad of an Idea if they lower their initial cost of the product. |
| #3 By 1295 (216.84.210.100) at 12/10/2001 4:42:37 PM |
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Just because its educational doesn't mean they can't try and make a buck or two off of them as well.
Do you think the Toilet paper people sell their stuff to schools at cost? |
| #4 By 1295 (216.84.210.100) at 12/10/2001 7:04:17 PM |
| lol |
| #5 By 135 (208.50.201.48) at 12/10/2001 9:01:15 PM |
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Truth is, you don't need toilet paper. They're hooking kids in the schools to get them addicted to it. Much like the cigarette companies.
Do you realize just how many children die each year from second hand toilet paper? I don't know either, but I assure you the number is staggering! |
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