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Multicore: more processors, more confusing.
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Companies like Oracle and Microsoft typically charge software licensing fees on enterprise server software per processor. With multicore processors, this standard no longer applies – leaving customers feeling like they are paying more in licensing fees for generally the same performance. Corporate IT is still, to this day, confused about the pricing modelbecause, after attempts made by Oracle and Microsoft, nothing has really stuck.  Standards certainly need to be developed for multicore as well as virtualization. Best case scenario would […]

Piracy is no joke in Nigeria…
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I just read a story from IDG News about a recent raid and arrest at a television station in Nigeria. The operation, led by STRAP – Strategic Action Against Piracy – included a raid and search of two offices under suspicion of copyright infringement. STRAP arrested 8 people, including the managing director of the company! We thought fines from the BSA were bad – these guys are serious! Not in compliance with an Oracle license – go directly to jail, […]

Week in Review (Around the World): Software Licensing and Compliance
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In the News This Week ·      InformationWeek The licensing policy for Windows Vista lets customers downgrade it … Referring to Microsoft licensing policies that allow customers who purchase an operating system to legally install predecessor versions on their PCs. ·      BBC News Microsoft grants XP new lifeline It comes as Dell, HP and Lenovo exploit loopholes in Microsoft’s licensing terms to keep putting XP on machines. ·      Infostor magazine The new case for open source data protection Users familiar with commercial […]

Activation Required for all Windows Vista and Servers
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As a part of their Genuine Software Initiative, Microsoft has designed a new method of activation for volume license customers. All editions of Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 now require activation. Under this new requirement, there are two types of volume activation 2.0 options for license enrollment: Key Management Service: a local activation service that is hosted locally in the customer’s environment and managed by the customer/IT department. Multiple Activation Key: a one-time activation with Microsoft’s hosted activation services. […]

Licensing Loopholes allows XP to Remain OS of Choice
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Ever since Vista’s launch, there has been a great swell of protest and resistance, from both enterprise IT to the average consumer, to installation of the operating system. The good news is that many computer manufacturers: Dell, HP and Lenovo have found a licensing loophole that allows Windows XP to be used as the operating system. Under the Windows Vista licensing terms, XP is provided free under the terms of a downgrade license for select versions of the operating system. […]

SearchCIO’s Linda Tucci interviews Eliot Colon
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Our very own Eliot Arlo Colon, President of Miro Consulting, was interviewed last week by Linda Tucci of SearchCIO on Oracle licensing issues.  On the interview, Eliot talked about how to get the most out of your next Oracle licensing contract.  The interview is available online via podcast. Listen to Eliot’s interview… http://media.techtarget.com/audioCast/CIO/mirotuccifinal.mp3  If you want to hear more about what Miro has to say about software licensing, Eliot and I will be doing a live webinar on June 25 […]

Quick Byte: Oracle Licensing Tip #3
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Though Named User Oracle licensing isn’t available to new contracts anymore, companies still maintain and renew their Named User Oracle license agreements. Named User Plus Licensing….means you pay per named user, NOT concurrent user. Named User licensing limited the number of authorized Oracle individuals on a specified computer. Oracle licensing models for Named User Plus require you to adhere to the following Oracle user minimums: · Oracle Database SE ONE: 5 Named User Plus licenses · Oracle Database SE: 5 […]

Week in Review (Around the World): Software Licensing and Compliance
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In the News This Week •   Network World Customers frustrated over Microsoft virtualization licensing      There is no way to circumvent Microsoft licensing policies on virtual servers •   CNN Microsoft, Czech Republic Sign Pact On Licensing And Supply      The agreement is aimed at simplifying the enterprise software licensing process over a period of 3 to 5 years. •   Computing Schools set to go open source      UK schools are replacing the software licensing framework of Microsoft and other software vendors by going […]

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