Dual-core Processors Challenge Licensing Models

ffub writes "Changes in hardware (such as dual-core processors and virtualisation) are making software licensing increasingly difficult for software firms. Companies still prefer the per-seat one-off license, while subscription models are favoured with software firms. But neither model reflects well the way software is used these days. The Economist looks at the situation and briefly touches on how Open Source could benefit from the muddle."

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per seat licence

[vally_the_poo]

> Companies still prefer the per-seat one-off license

I understand now why they don't have any seat at my new work: everybody just sit on the floor, in a hippie style...

duh !

Re:We've heard this before...

[mrchaotica]

1. Yes, you should be charged twice as much to park your SUV, because it takes up twice as much space as a normal car!
2. Yes, your fat-ass SUV does need some serious downsizing, because although its size is proportionate to its engine, the engine is too damn big too.
3. I can't tell if you're being sarcastic or not about the Dunkin' Donuts and Burger King thing, but given that you don't appear to be joking about the Excursion I suspect you might not be. If that's the case, you should also feel sad about what a fat-ass you are.

Have a nice day.