Microsoft still has a variety of issues with its software licensing structure, according to a new research note by two analysts at Directions on Microsoft. Previous attempts at restructuring the often-complicated licensing for Microsoft products has resulted in benefits to the enterprise, particularly with new technologies such as virtualization. Windows 7 has the potential to introduce new licensing issues upon its general release on Oct. 22.
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licensing is likely to remain quot;unwieldy quot; in the near future, although
solutions to licensing issues do exist, according to a new research note by two
analysts linked to Directions on Microsoft, an independent organization that
tracks the company.
The Sept. 8 research
note …