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	News on Software Licensing Home \| Microsoft Articles \| Other Articles \| Licence Agreements \| Legal Proceedings \| News This page contains links to recent news articles on software licensing. IT managers cite security and competition when choosing a Linux system International Herald Tribune, By Nick Selby, 9 September, 2002 Cannes-based private investigator, Alain Stevens, recently switched computer operating systems from Windows to Linux. "It's a security issue," Stevens said. No let-up on Linux from Microsoft, Business Times, 8 September, 2002. Using Linux and similar Open Source software undermines efforts to develop an indigenous software industry, M'soft CTO tells Kenneth James Open Source Licensing Strategies Must Evolve, OS Opinion, By Nick Winlund, 29 August, 2002 Software users want long-term, sustainable product solutions. Indeed, licenses should be crafted with long-term use in mind. Corel scoops more seats, ITWorldCanada.com, By Albert Leonardon, 29 August 2002. As the nearly uncontested ruler of the office software market, Microsoft has recently alienated some of its customers with its new Licensing 6.0 program Saving money with open source The Star online, By Charles F. Moreira, 29 August 2002 KUALA LUMPUR: Paying close to RM800 for an original copy of a proprietary operating system for one or two PCs might not be too much of a burden to most companies and organisations. However, when you need a large number of PCs for schools and community centres, even paying half that amount per PC becomes a huge burden. H-P dropping Microsoft's Works for WordPerfect, Puget Sound, Business Journal, Seattle, 28 August, 2002. Microsoft Corp. has lost a big customer for a mainstay of its desktop software unit. Microsoft Office gives up some ground, Business Week Online, By David Becker with contributions by Michael Kanellos News.com, 26 August, 2002 HP chooses Corel's WordPerfect over Office for its low-end Pavilion PCs. The company is not alone in its search for low-cost alternatives to Microsoft products. Volume License Product Keys: Changes with Windows XP Service Pack 1, Microsoft.com, 23 August, 2002 Microsoft® Windows® XP Service Pack 1 (SP1) contains three changes of importance to customers using Volume Licensing Keys (VLKs) Making Money with Open Source, Opinion.com, By Mike McCune, 21 August, 2002 Using open source software might reduce the number of jobs at software companies, but it also will free up money to hire more IT professionals.

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