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Software Auditors Crack Down As Recession Bites
- makecheck 17y agoThe other thing that happens in recessions is innovation. And some companies will decide that it's easier to "roll their own" than put up with pushy software providers. Sure, in many cases, there may be legitimate license violations. But as the article implies, if the provider is exploiting loopholes or basically showing no compassion whatsoever in order to be paid, all they're really doing is risking the loss of a customer.
- lutorm 17y agoSomehow this seems like another argument for free software...
- dpritchett 17y agoThese auditors are behind the times. My local utility surprised me with a $3000 gas bill last year because my meter had apparently been broken for at least 36 months. The whole process smacked of recession-driven auditing. It's not illegal or even unethical but it sure left a sour taste in my mouth. Edit: My utility company is a local monopoly that is heavily protected by the city.