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JavaScript

Elastic returns to open source, but can it regain the community's trust? Some industry players aren't holding their breath

Elastic has reintroduced an OSI-approved open source license for Elasticsearch and Kibana, enhancing community collaboration and engagement.

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DevOps

Some startups are going 'fair source' to avoid the pitfalls of open source licensing | TechCrunch

Sentry introduces 'fair source' licensing to bridge the gap between open source and proprietary software, addressing limitations of current models.

Miscellaneous

Open-sourcing of WinAmp goes badly - for its owners, anyway

WinAmp's recent source code was deleted shortly after release, raising concerns over ownership and licensing issues.

2 days ago

NYC startup

CNCF tells NATS contributor Synadia it's free to fork off

CNCF seeks to protect open source project NATS from Synadia's trademark claims following licensing changes.

fromITPro

DevOps

Could 'fair source' software be the key to solving open source licensing disputes?

Fair Source License combines qualities of open source and proprietary models, promising a secure financial framework for developers.

fromITPro

JavaScript

Elastic returns to open source, but can it regain the community's trust? Some industry players aren't holding their breath

Elastic has reintroduced an OSI-approved open source license for Elasticsearch and Kibana, enhancing community collaboration and engagement.

fromTechCrunch

DevOps

Some startups are going 'fair source' to avoid the pitfalls of open source licensing | TechCrunch

Sentry introduces 'fair source' licensing to bridge the gap between open source and proprietary software, addressing limitations of current models.

Miscellaneous

Open-sourcing of WinAmp goes badly - for its owners, anyway

WinAmp's recent source code was deleted shortly after release, raising concerns over ownership and licensing issues.

Tech industry

Microsoft at 50: The 7 biggest game-changers through five decades

Microsoft's growth from a small startup to a tech giant is marked by pivotal moments influencing its business model and software licensing decisions.

2 months ago

Tech industry

Microsoft criticized by Euro cloud crew

Microsoft is failing to meet technical commitments in a legal settlement with European cloud providers, raising concerns over software licensing practices.

Tech industry

fromComputerworld

2 weeks ago

Microsoft at 50: The 7 biggest game-changers through five decades

Microsoft's growth from a small startup to a tech giant is marked by pivotal moments influencing its business model and software licensing decisions.

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2 months ago

Tech industry

Microsoft criticized by Euro cloud crew

Microsoft is failing to meet technical commitments in a legal settlement with European cloud providers, raising concerns over software licensing practices.

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1 month ago

Privacy professionals

Licensing Made Simple: Avoid Common Mistakes in Software Compliance - Social Media Explorer

Alignment of hardware procurement with software licensing is crucial for business compliance and cost-efficiency.

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Software development

Types of Software Licenses and Models Explained | ClickUp

Effective software license management can save organizations money and ensure compliance with regulations.

1 month ago

Privacy professionals

Licensing Made Simple: Avoid Common Mistakes in Software Compliance - Social Media Explorer

Alignment of hardware procurement with software licensing is crucial for business compliance and cost-efficiency.

fromClickUp

Software development

Types of Software Licenses and Models Explained | ClickUp

Effective software license management can save organizations money and ensure compliance with regulations.

European startups

VMware sues Siemens for using unlicensed software

VMware is suing Siemens for allegedly using unlicensed software and misrepresenting its product usage during negotiations.

DevOps

VMware investigated by Japanese antimonopoly agency: reports

Japan's Fair Trade Commission investigates VMware's licensing practices amid claims of anti-competitive bundling by Broadcom.

1 month ago

European startups

VMware sues Siemens for using unlicensed software

VMware is suing Siemens for allegedly using unlicensed software and misrepresenting its product usage during negotiations.

DevOps

VMware investigated by Japanese antimonopoly agency: reports

Japan's Fair Trade Commission investigates VMware's licensing practices amid claims of anti-competitive bundling by Broadcom.

Tech industry

Microsoft releases Office 2024, the latest buy-once-own-forever version of Office

Microsoft Office 2024 offers a 'locked-in-time' option for users preferring a one-time purchase over a subscription model.

Microsoft has officially launched Office 2024, which provides essential features but lacks ongoing updates and some collaborative capabilities.

Office 2024 targets both individual users and businesses, retaining buy-once licenses despite a focus on subscriptions.

Tech industry

Buy a Microsoft Office 2019 license for Windows or Mac for $25

Lifetime license to Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 available for $25 from Stack Social, offering significant savings.

Tech industry

Get this Microsoft Office Pro and Windows 11 Pro bundle for $50 - the lowest price we've seen

Bundled lifetime license for Microsoft Office Pro 2021 and Windows 11 Pro available for $50, a substantial discount.

9 months ago

Tech industry

Buy a Microsoft Office Pro 2021 and Windows 11 Pro license bundled for $60

Access to Microsoft Office and Windows is crucial for computer users. Bundled licenses at a discount can provide essential tools for productivity.

8 months ago

Tech industry

A Microsoft Office 2021 for Windows license is just $40 with this deal

Lifetime license for Microsoft Office Professional 2021 is available for a one-time payment, offering substantial savings over subscription fees.

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Tech industry

Buyer's guide: How to choose between Microsoft 365 and Office 2024

Microsoft Office provides both subscription (Microsoft 365) and one-time purchase (Office 2024) options to meet diverse user needs.

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Tech industry

Microsoft releases Office 2024, the latest buy-once-own-forever version of Office

Microsoft Office 2024 offers a 'locked-in-time' option for users preferring a one-time purchase over a subscription model.

Microsoft has officially launched Office 2024, which provides essential features but lacks ongoing updates and some collaborative capabilities.

Office 2024 targets both individual users and businesses, retaining buy-once licenses despite a focus on subscriptions.

Tech industry

Buy a Microsoft Office 2019 license for Windows or Mac for $25

Lifetime license to Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 available for $25 from Stack Social, offering significant savings.

Tech industry

Get this Microsoft Office Pro and Windows 11 Pro bundle for $50 - the lowest price we've seen

Bundled lifetime license for Microsoft Office Pro 2021 and Windows 11 Pro available for $50, a substantial discount.

9 months ago

Tech industry

Buy a Microsoft Office Pro 2021 and Windows 11 Pro license bundled for $60

Access to Microsoft Office and Windows is crucial for computer users. Bundled licenses at a discount can provide essential tools for productivity.

8 months ago

Tech industry

A Microsoft Office 2021 for Windows license is just $40 with this deal

Lifetime license for Microsoft Office Professional 2021 is available for a one-time payment, offering substantial savings over subscription fees.

fromComputerworld

Tech industry

Buyer's guide: How to choose between Microsoft 365 and Office 2024

Microsoft Office provides both subscription (Microsoft 365) and one-time purchase (Office 2024) options to meet diverse user needs.

more#microsoft-office

8 months ago

Tech industry

Buy a subscription to Microsoft 365 for $45 right now

Get discounted Microsoft 365 subscription from StackSocial

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11 months ago

DevOps

CMA review reveals conflicting views on UK cloud competition

The UK cloud industry faces competition concerns over software licensing and egress fees, with customers expressing a desire to stay within specific ecosystems.

11 months ago

Artificial intelligence

Open Source Initiative tries to define Open Source AI

The Open Source Initiative is seeking public input to define Open Source AI due to the lack of accepted criteria for determining whether an AI system is open source.