- Broadcom is said to be sending letters of cessation and withdrawal to the holders of perpetual licenses
- They can use the products, but they should not use updates
- Legal action is being used as a threat
According to reports, Broadcom is sending cessation and withdrawal letters to the holders of VMware perpetual licenses whose support contracts have expired.
The news occurs around 18 months after the company acquired VMware, when one of the first major changes it made was to put an end to perpetual licenses in an attempt to make the transition to more lucrative -based models.
At that time, users reported having seen considerable price increases, and many chose to leave the new VMware led by Broadcom.
Users can continue using the existing software under their perpetual licenses, however, they cannot access updates or support unless they have a pre -existing contract, Ars Technica explained.
Now, customers receive letters that require that they stop using updates, patches or releases issued after their support packages have expired, with the exception of zero day safety patches.
Even customers are asked to uninstall up to date if they have already applied them. The continuous use of such updates is framed as a violation of the infraction of the contract and intellectual property, therefore, Broadcom has expressed its willingness to explore legal options.
“Any use of this type of support beyond the expiration date constitutes a material violation of the agreement with VMware and an infraction of VMware intellectual property rights, which potentially results in claims for damages and damage and damage to lawyers,” reads an extract of the letter.
According to the report, the letters also mention the possibility of audits for breach, while some have been received by clients who are not violating Broadcom policies, including those who have moved away from VMware completely.
The decision to move forward with the perpetual licenses for good is not a great surprise, but Broadcom has reversed some of its controversial changes to Pacify customers after some of their executives connected to respond to unhappy customers.
Techradar Pro He has asked Broadcom to confirm the details of the letter and offer an additional context, but the company did not respond to our email.
