- Tue Jun 29 2004 Microsoft marks end to upgrade program
Older licensing system winds down Wednesday, forcing change on customers who want new features.
Posted by Michael Kanellos
- Thu Aug 1 2002 Corel targets irked Microsoft customers
The software maker hopes business customers frustrated by Microsoft's controversial new licensing programs will be ready for a change.
Posted by David Becker
- Mon Dec 2 2002 Microsoft amends .Net Server licensing
In issuing a second Windows .Net Server 2003 release candidate, the software maker also announces a new per-user licensing option.
Posted by Joe Wilcox
- Mon Dec 2 2002 Microsoft to amend .Net Server licensing
When it issues a second Windows .Net Server 2003 release candidate later on Monday, the software maker also plans to announce a new per-user licensing option.
Posted by Joe Wilcox
- Tue Nov 26 2002 Microsoft targets defectors with discounts
The software giant plans to set up a new licensing arrangement to keep smaller businesses from turning to Linux or other open-source alternatives.
Posted by Joe Wilcox
- Thu Mar 13 2003 Microsoft plans software licensing revamp
Starting April 1, businesses running large, multiprocessor systems could see licensing fees drop for eight Microsoft server products.
Posted by Joe Wilcox
- Fri May 11 2001 Microsoft: It's Office XP or bust
The company's new licensing program will force the majority of its business customers to upgrade to Office XP before Oct. 1 or pay a heftier purchase price later, analysts say.
Posted by Joe Wilcox
- Tue May 21 2002 Microsoft: Are you committed?
Corporate tech managers could pay more for their next software upgrades if they fail to sign up for the software giant's controversial licensing plan, analysts warn.
Posted by Joe Wilcox
- Tue Jul 22 2003 Microsoft easing customers' legal stress
The software giant expands the indemnity provisions in its licensing agreements to remove doubt over who picks up the tab if a customer gets sued because of Microsoft's products.
Posted by Michael Kanellos
- Mon Oct 10 2005 Microsoft takes stand on 'virtual' licensing
The software giant revamps its software licensing to tackle "virtualization" technology, which could shake up the industry.
Posted by Martin LaMonica
