Ends slavery Microsoft software – Avanti!

Ends slavery
Microsoft software

Posted on 9/30/2014

After XP, Microsoft to not have any more apt. Operating systems increasingly heavy and complex, full of bugs and security holes, and so have continued to churn out a new OS on average every two years. We arrived at the fifteenth version of Windows in the last thirty years, and who is to be born will be called Windows 9 The “technical preview” will be released by mid-October to manufacturers, enterprises and developers while landing on the official market is expected by the next spring. The real problem, however, will be to convince the end users because the more savvy you are already accustomed to using Ubuntu, or some other open source operating system with less success, but always free. All lighter, simpler, which does not require continuous hardware upgrades, and hence the new charges. The problem is now known and in constant circulation: who buys a PC, if it is not Apple, sometimes begins to ask without the operating system, especially without the newest member of the Windows family.

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Free to not buy the OS of Microsoft
Alessandro Mancini

The Supreme Court judgment n. 19161/2014, published on September 11, ruled that those who buy a computer with a preinstalled operating system, but I do not subscribe to the license, may refuse to use it and ask them to return it, becoming at the same time the seller to reimburse part of the software and by keeping the hardware.

Quest’eclatante judgment comes at the end of a long process that began when a consumer Florentine (computer consultant of the ‘Association for the rights of users and consumers) has sued the ‘HP (Hewlett-Packard, renowned producer of Pc) for a refund of € 140 operating system Windows XP Home Edition and Microsoft Works 8 installed on a computer he bought. The defense argued that the HP hardware (the physical part of the PC) and the operating system were inseparable.

The case drew attention on what is written in the license to use the operating system Microsfot (Eula): “If you do not agree to the terms of this agreement, you may not use or duplicate the software and you should promptly contact the manufacturer for information on returning the product or products and conditions for reimbursement in accordance with the provisions established by the producer himself. ” For the prosecution, therefore, HP did not want to recognize the value of the clause stating that the license was drawn up unilaterally by Microsoft. Microsoft itself did then appeal in Appeal losing. In 2010, the Antitrust even gave reason to the original judgment.

Today we come to the end of the story with the final ruling of the Supreme Court, which gives reason to the consumer: either there are no technological obstacles or negotiating obstacles in finding two separate contracts. The packaging at the source of hardware and operating system Microsoft Windows-answer, in fact, in essence, a trade policy aimed at the forceful spread of the latter in the retail hardware.

In this way, reflections would occur in cascade in order to the imposition of additional software applications on the market which spread at the end customers would be strong incentive and conditioning, if not actual need, in more or less intensive constraints of compatibility and interoperability with the operating system tend monopolist.

eventuality concrete, the Supreme Court concluded, as to be in many respects been the subject of restrictive measures and sanctions by the antitrust agencies of the United States and the EU Commission itself.

Between end user and production house of the software does not incur, in practice, no contract required (unless, of course, does not require the user to express a positive will), because, if a consumer wants to buy a product, does not mean that he, therefore, urge the other, since there is no connection negotiating binding.

With this judgment, therefore, opens to Italy a completely new scenario, which opens the door to a large amount of potential actions that could be immediately accepted by computer manufacturers. And even if it was the loser in HP, Microsoft could be the suffer the most serious consequences, given its business model is derived, in large part, from the large-scale distribution of their product that users are often lazily standardized.

Alessandro Mancini

Stop the software “side,” turn or Pyrrhic victory? – Courier Communications

 David won against Goliath, but its likely to be a Pyrrhic victory. A consumer Florentine who in 2005 sued HP to obtain reimbursement of the Windows operating system, which was not going to use, it has been accorded by the Court of Cassation 140 euro to 6,200 euro repayment of court costs paid by HP. But the procedure that vendors have set up pc to obtain reimbursement for consumers who want to install an alternative operating system (typically a Linux distribution) is difficult and expensive. Not to mention that, if we wanted to extend the comparison to the world of mobile operators and smartphone, the consequences could be very different.

 Let’s see what has happened. Supreme Court, with the judgment 19161/2014, stated that “those who buy a computer that was pre-installed by the manufacturer of a given software operation (operating system) has the right, if you do not intend to accept the conditions of the license to use the software propostegli you first start the computer, to retain only the latter returning the software covered by the license is not accepted, due to the repayment of part of the price attributable to it specifically. ” The Court therefore did not accept the thesis of HP, the party sued by a buyer Florentine who took a pc with Windows XP Home and Microsoft Work 8 . In fact, according to HP PCs when they are sold with a preinstalled operating system, should be considered as “a single integrated product.”

 In the case of “repentance on the purchase of the package,” he argued, in essence, HP , it was not possible to return the software and keep the hardware. The judges of the Court have interpreted the rules contained in the license agreement, the use of Microsoft Windows (Eula) in a different way: “The integration between software and hardware – they wrote in the judgment – not based on a need for technological “but merely commercial and therefore there are no obstacles to the” fractional consideration of the two products. “

 What are the consequences? Of course, to be trotted out is Microsoft whose business model is based primarily on the sale of software. The company takes note of the decision of the judges. In an official statement says that “consumers are free to buy PC with an operating system other than Microsoft or without any operating system. In any case, users can benefit from pre-installation of Windows on PCs, offering the best user experience and allows you to optimize time and resources related to the installation of an operating system that is functioning properly. Computer manufacturers are free to sell the PC with another operating system pre-installed or without an operating system. It is also important to point out that Microsoft’s agreements with manufacturers are not exclusive. Customers who purchase a PC with Windows pre-installed and then want to return the pc and / or pre-installed software should refer to the terms of withdrawal / repayment of the various producers. “

 Among the many producers and sellers of PCs in Italy Acer is one of the few to have been made available on its website a rather laborious procedure, however: within thirty days of purchase must not have ever agreed to the terms of Microsoft license, call the call center and then send a request to the company. The consumer, after receiving the approval of the company, must ship at his own expense the PC to a service center with the installation CD and proof of purchase, and then withdraw it always at his expense. The maximum amount is 90 euro for Windows Ultimate edition , less than that established by the Supreme Court.
 In the early stages of the case between the consumer and the Florentine HP was also called the Association for the rights of users and consumers who report the fact to the Antitrust Authority, which in turn, in 2006, confirms the right of consumers to be reimbursed expenses for operating systems are not required.

 “The consequences of this complex legal affair – says Mattia Monga , a professor of computer science expert in operating systems of the State University of Milan – have profound ramifications even if the economic impact is likely to be limited.” In fact, the race to Linux in the desktop version has stalled for years and in fact the high cost of licensing Windows has just raised the prices of netbooks cheaper, making them uncompetitive with the tablet (Android or Apple).

 Also according to the ‘ADUC that the effect will be more limited, but this depends on the fact that “the judgment does not have direct and immediate consequences on the behavior of producers” and it is for this reason that the association suggests “continue to sue those who do not act in good faith in an attempt to dissuade the consumer the right to obtain reimbursement.” The association has decided to publish on the website a form for the “formal notice and notice to comply for a refund of the license to use Microsoft Windows is not accepted.”

 “One thing is certain – he explains Monga – and that is that the operating system strongly influences the functioning of the computer, so it is entirely reasonable that the buyer may wish to put the software they prefer. And it is unfair that you pay what you do not want. ” The point becomes interesting when you consider the area of ​​the tablet and smartphone. Here, according to Monga comes in third actor: “In addition to operating system vendors, which are often free of charge and therefore can not give rise to a refund but simply the ability to be uninstalled, there are also the telephone operators. You have to understand if they have only a technical role of providing connection or if you are able to deliver services. And the manner in which you have the right to terminate their contracts. ” If the contracts locked (and subsidized) for 24 or 30 months for smartphones are actually valid or not.

The black list of illegal software, Italy last but still improves – The Republic

the beautiful country RECORD DOES NOT REACH THE NEGATIVE OF RUSSIA, INDIA AND VENEZUELA BUT IN EUROPE IS DIFFICULT TO FIND OUR NATIONS AS. BSA SECOND GLOBAL SOFTWARE, THE SITUATION IS CHANGING ALSO THANKS TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF CLOUD CHANNEL AND BETTER INFORMATION “IT IS NOT TRUE THAT YOU SAVE”

Christian Bucket

A Milan ncora bottom of the class. But with some signs of improvement. When it comes to illegal software in Europe, it is easy to see where the teacher will point the finger. And we are always too smart. We do not reach the heights of Russia, India and Venezuela, more than 80% of operating in the “black”, but in the old continent is difficult to find countries like ours, where one out of two is pirated software. Now the phenomenon would seem to travel in the opposite direction, in the sense that, at least a few percentage points, the needle has stopped running forward. Meanwhile, a cloudy arrives in the European scenario. According to data collected by BSA Global Software, the leading organization in the industry worldwide in the international market and government in Western Europe the rate of unlicensed software installed on the PC is dropped by three points to reach 29% in 2013, with a market value of € 9 billion. Under the lens of the study is over the behavior of over 22,000 users (private and corporate) in 34 different countries. In the European Union alone, the turnover of pirated software has reached $ 13.5 billion in 2013, a figure that exceeds 62 billion if you count all over the world. And Italy, with 47% Percentage outside the law, in practice a two Pc, a figure down by two percentage points compared to 2010, trying to chase the wake of change. Moreschini Simonetta, president of Bsa Italy confirms the trend in decline, but it will take

still a long time, and effort to align ourselves with other European countries. Even “if it would be enough better information about the risks that they incur when using illegal software.” Because there is no real savings in embracing certain practices. Meanwhile, those who do so shall be subject to penalties. And “then exposes himself to a long series of risks: the infiltration of malware intrusion by hackers.” A plunge in the percentage of illegal software in Italy could help channel development cloud, “by which the costs are reduced, and you pay for what you actually use.” The sign of improvement, or at least have some chance of being promoted, does not come from Europe, but from the United States. After 25 years in which Italy was considered to be a critical with regard to the protection of the rights and the protection of copyright, this year our country from the blacklist. The Special 301 Report, which is the annual document with which the office of the US trade (USTR) analyzes the international situation in the field of intellectual property, has removed the Peninsula from the “black list” of villains. This has happened due to some type of regulatory interventions that could take down the flags to software pirates. On all the new regulation is the NRA and a law that gives the criminal offenses in the field of intellectual property. “This is a very important step – says Simonetta Moreschini – which puts us in a position to bridge the gap with other European countries in terms of the spread of illegal software.” Another benefit is the NRA regulation and legislation that gives the criminal offenses in the field of intellectual property

Hardware and software for the Cloud: Cisco in front of HP and IBM – TechWeekEurope

NEWS

Less explosive than that of IaaS services, IT hardware and software for the Cloud grew by 8 percent per year. Cisco, HP and IBM butt

According to analysts at Synergy Research Group , which keeps under control with a quarterly report to the volume of business generated by the Cloud, the market the software and hardware you need for organizations to put together n Cloud infrastructure has led to quota $ 8 billion in the second quarter of the year . It is a size more than double the market for Infrastructure Services that weighed 3.7 billion in the same period. In this regard it should be noted that Amazon AWS is the undisputed ruler more than the market. In more detail Synergy Research indicates that while sales of software and hardware that are used to set up a Cloud infrastructure grow only 8 per cent is the model Iaas infrastructure as a service that grows by 50 percent.

According to the research firm, the market is dominated by Cisco which lies just in front of HP, IBM and Microsoft (which by its operating systems for server) But the mind in the segment Iaas AWS clearly dominates the market with 15 points ahead of his immediate pursuer, no actor of the market can be said to be the true leader of this market . Meanwhile we are making forward other vendors such as Dell, Fujitsu or Vmware itself.
It must be said that for many the top spot in Cisco attribute comes a little ‘surprise even if the network giant has very encouraging results properly in the server market with its UCS spread equally well in the World and in Europe.
Another source, that of Technology Business Research , indicates that Fujitsu claims a turnover in Cloud of only $ 2.5 billion in 2013 but not far from IBM (2.8 billion). The offer Fujitsu operates in the market of private and hybrid cloud. In this segment occupies the second position behind IBM for Synergy Research Group.

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Motorola Moto G 2014 receives a first software update – Androidiani.com

In these hours Motorola has released a software update for the latest first-come, Moto G 2014 . The smartphone’s economic house is upgraded to release winged 21:11:23 , which always keeps the same version Android 4.4.4 KitKat but introduces some important news. Currently the update is available for versions import.

The update does not bring many new, but in addition to making the usual bug-fix also adds the long-awaited Now Google Launcher , what we find on board the Nexus device.

Despite the launcher on the Moto G 2014 was already equal to that of Nexus 5 still lacked integration at Google Now which is now be reached easily with a swype right.

In Germany and the United Kingdom, the update would already begun, expect the first reports for our country.

From Software We want to continue to make complex games – Spaziogames.it

Yui Tanimura , director of Dark Souls II , spoke during the Tokyo Game Show 2014 projects From Software for the future:

“To bloodborne we are not focusing only on creating a world of dark fantasy, we’re working hard to make sure that the player can get a real sense of accomplishment is right: it is our trademark, is what we have always tried to do in all of our titles. Very few in this industry to create the most difficult games in the media, we are perfectly aware of it, but this is what we are. want to continue to carry out complex games, offer our fans a real sense of accomplishment in all of our future titles. “

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Management software made in Italy challenge the global vendor – ChannelCity

There is still space for the management software Italian? The facts show that yes, even in the era of globalization, it is possible to challenge the big software vendors.

www.channelcity.it & gt; News

09/25/2014 11:25

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