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MS Tweaks Ill-Received Licensing Plan
ahooton writes "C|Net is
reporting that
Microsoft has updated it's
Software Assurance licensing program. The company has admitted that it's initial approach angered a large number of customers. No huge difference in pricing or terms -- changes are comprised of bundling some training and support. The one interesting concession is that corporate licensees of Microsoft Office can now use that suite on a home computer as well." What a concession. (Paddo points to this similar article on Australian IT via News.com.au.)
The thing is you only think that way because you're the DBA. I'm sure the copy tech guy feels frustrated and "under the thumb" of Xerox. And the guy in charge of the corporate fleet feels frustrated and "under the thumb" of GM. And the stationery (aka "Post-It") guy feels frustrated and "under the thumb" of 3Com. Not to mention your electricity provider, document archival, etc, etc. It's all to do with perspective. The bottom line is there is a huge industry for companies that supply products to other companies, and no company likes having to rely on another company to run. But that's the way it is. Like it or not, unless you work for a huge corporation that can do most things in-house, you're going to have to put up with whatever price-fixing and "draconian licensing" your suppliers will gouge you with. It's part of the corporate world.
... opiate of the masses. 'nuff said.