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Microsoft faces new antitrust complaint over cloud software licensing in Europe

CIO Business Intelligence

Changes Microsoft made to its cloud licensing of Windows and application software to “make bringing workloads and licenses to partners’ clouds easier,” the company says, have drawn the ire of those cloud partners, some of whom have jointly filed an antitrust complaint in the European Union.

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The Hacker Mind Podcast: EP 69 Self-Healing Operating Systems

ForAllSecure

It’s time to evolve beyond the UNIX operating system. So while I was editing this podcast on self-healing operating systems, I was reminded of an article that I never finished for Fobes.com. It’s a radical rethinking of how we even view our current choices of UNIX-derived operating systems.

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MicroSoft: Still dominating in enterprise office automation

CTOvision

Here is how Microsoft describes themselves: Microsoft Corporation is engaged in developing, licensing and supporting a range of software products and services. The Company operates in five segments: Devices and Consumer (D&C) Licensing, D&C Hardware, D&C Other, Commercial Licensing, and Commercial Other.

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Nokia’s name gets slapped on 4K Android TV box with sleek results

The Verge

The Streaming Box 8000 is the work of Streamview , and its website notes it has licensed the Nokia brand to sell Smart TVs, set-top boxes, and DAB+ radios across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Earlier this year, Flipkart launched the Nokia Media Streamer in India, which it sells alongside a selection of Nokia-branded TVs.

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Protecting Your eBook: Strategies Against Digital Piracy

Kitaboo

Such software also encourages authenticated offline access, which is a prerequisite for licensing purposes. Such software also enables you to choose the best file format that offers consistent security across various platforms, operating systems, and devices. This measure limits the widespread distribution of the file.

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DRM Protection: A Shield Against Unauthorized eBook Access

Kitaboo

The rising trend towards traditional media adapting to social change and enlisting malleable mediums such as eBooks has brought about a shift in the way these digital assets are distributed. Key Features and Benefits of DRM Protection Encryption Access Control License Management Watermarks Cross-Platform Compatibility III.

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Thinking of an in-place Windows upgrade? Here's how to do it.

Computerworld Vertical IT

Especially for business deployments, the thinking has been that it’s best to do a clean install when upgrading to a new operating system. Begin with your licensed Windows 7 or Windows 8.1. Then download the Windows 10 media creation tool to create a bootable iso file. machine.

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