Ballmer Defensive on VMWare, Windows Licensing?

[RobRich]

Given the somewhat lukewarm reception of Window Vista among the corporate sector, it is not too surprising to see Microsoft Chief Executive Steve Ballmer publicly pitching the upcoming Windows 7 release as an efficient solution for business-class computing. It is equally unsurprising, though worth mentioning, that Ballmer still seemingly has little love for increased VMware compatibility or simplified Windows licensing.

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Another customer asked whether Microsoft was going to simplify its licensing, especially the fine print, a question that drew a round of applause from the business audience.

But Ballmer responded that this was difficult without affecting customers that benefited from some existing licence [sic] clauses, such as choosing to pay for software based on the number of processors or client access licences.

Source: The Inquirer