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AT&T sues Broadcom for refusing to renew perpetual license support
(arstechnica.com)
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Not really the same thing. "Lifetime warranties" have for decades now referred to the lifetime of the product as stated in the warranty, not the lifetime of the consumer.
Any consumer still interpreting "Lifetime" in this context to mean "the rest of my life", is just being stupid. Read the terms of the agreement before assuming you know what it protects...
"Perpetual licensing" on the other hand, is pretty clearly defined as "pay once, use forever", so to sunset that agreement and start charging subscription fees is fraudulent.
Did it used to mean the consumers lifetime?
There have been instances of things like “lifetime licenses” or free services that were “free forever” that turned around and started subscription services. I hope this clarifies my intent, I did not indicate a “warranty”.