# software license

Published articles for software license.

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## Judge orders Microsoft to spill internal docs and scour execs' comms in secondhand licensing case

DevFeed: [Judge orders Microsoft to spill internal docs and scour execs' comms in secondhand licensing case](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/judge-orders-microsoft-to-spill-internal-docs-and-scour-execs-comms-in-secondhand-licensing-case-41310.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://www.theregister.com/legal/2026/09/17/judge-orders-microsoft-to-spill-internal-docs-and-scour-execs-comms-in-secondhand-licensing-case/5296820>)

Author: Richard Speed

Published: 2026-09-17T08:30:00Z

Content type: news

Language: en

Sources: [www.theregister.com - Articles](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/www-theregister-com-articles.md>)

Topics: [Microsoft](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/microsoft.md>), [Software](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/software.md>)

Tags: [legal](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/legal.md>), [microsoft](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/microsoft.md>), [software](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/software.md>), [software-license](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/software-license.md>), [windows](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/windows.md>)

### AI overview

A judge ordered Microsoft to provide internal documents and search executives' communications in a secondhand software licensing case. The supplied evidence also references a potentially adverse document titled the "Secondhand Software Presentation."

### Source excerpt

Yes, the 'Secondhand Software Presentation' does sound like it might be an adverse document...

## VMware defends ending downloads of SDK that helps VM backups - or migrations to rivals

DevFeed: [VMware defends ending downloads of SDK that helps VM backups - or migrations to rivals](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/vmware-defends-ending-downloads-of-sdk-that-helps-vm-backups-or-migrations-to-rivals-8575.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://www.theregister.com/virtualization/2026/09/10/vmware-defends-ending-downloads-of-sdk-that-helps-vm-backups-or-migrations-to-rivals/5295421>)

Author: Simon Sharwood

Published: 2026-09-10T02:05:58Z

Content type: news

Language: en

Sources: [www.theregister.com - Articles](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/www-theregister-com-articles.md>)

Topics: [SDKs](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/sdks.md>)

Tags: [dev](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/dev.md>), [migration](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/migration.md>), [software-license](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/software-license.md>), [virtualization](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/virtualization.md>), [vmware](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/vmware.md>)

### AI overview

The article reports that VMware is defending its decision to end downloads of an SDK used for virtual-machine backups and potentially migrations to rival platforms. VMware says the license was never intended to support moving VMs.

### Source excerpt

Says license was never about moving VMs

## How to Sell WordPress Plugins with License Keys

DevFeed: [How to Sell WordPress Plugins with License Keys](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/how-to-sell-wordpress-plugins-with-license-keys-10373.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://dodopayments.com/blogs/sell-wordpress-plugins-license-keys/>)

Author: Ayush Agarwal

Published: 2026-03-29T00:00:00Z

Content type: tutorial

Language: en

Sources: [Dodo Payments Blog](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/dodo-payments-blog.md>)

Topics: [WordPress Plugins](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/wordpress-plugins.md>), [Software](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/software.md>), [Code](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/code.md>)

Tags: [checkout](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/checkout.md>), [guide](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/guide.md>), [how-to](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/how-to.md>), [license-keys](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/license-keys.md>), [payments](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/payments.md>), [software-license](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/software-license.md>), [updates](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/updates.md>), [validation](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/validation.md>), [wordpress-plugins](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/wordpress-plugins.md>)

### AI overview

A guide to selling premium WordPress plugins with license keys. It covers monetization models, checkout and key delivery, secure license validation, activation limits, expiration logic, and update management using Dodo Payments.

### Source excerpt

Complete guide to selling premium WordPress plugins with license key activation. Set up checkout, automate key delivery, and validate licenses with update management.

## How to Set Up a Software License Key System

DevFeed: [How to Set Up a Software License Key System](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/how-to-set-up-a-software-license-key-system-10377.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://dodopayments.com/blogs/set-up-license-key-system/>)

Author: Ayush Agarwal

Published: 2026-03-24T00:00:00Z

Content type: tutorial

Language: en

Sources: [Dodo Payments Blog](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/dodo-payments-blog.md>)

Topics: [Software](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/software.md>), [API](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/api.md>), [coding](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/coding.md>)

Tags: [api](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/api.md>), [building](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/building.md>), [how-to](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/how-to.md>), [license-keys](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/license-keys.md>), [lifecycle](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/lifecycle.md>), [management](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/management.md>), [payments](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/payments.md>), [software](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/software.md>), [software-license](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/software-license.md>)

### AI overview

This tutorial explains how to set up a software license key system, covering license generation and delivery, device activation, API validation, expiration, revocation, and renewal. It presents Dodo Payments as an out-of-the-box solution for automating the license lifecycle.

### Source excerpt

Secure your software and manage user access with a professional license key system. Learn how to automate the entire license lifecycle with Dodo Payments.

## Software License Management: How to Sell and Deliver Software Licenses in 2026

DevFeed: [Software License Management: How to Sell and Deliver Software Licenses in 2026](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/software-license-management-how-to-sell-and-deliver-software-licenses-in-2026-10385.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://dodopayments.com/blogs/software-license-management/>)

Author: Ayush Agarwal

Published: 2026-03-05T00:00:00Z

Content type: tutorial

Language: en

Sources: [Dodo Payments Blog](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/dodo-payments-blog.md>)

Topics: [Software](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/software.md>), [Automation](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/automation.md>), [API](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/api.md>), [Software as a service](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/saas.md>), [App](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/app.md>)

Tags: [api](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/api.md>), [digital-products](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/digital-products.md>), [guide](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/guide.md>), [how-to](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/how-to.md>), [saas](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/saas.md>), [software-license](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/software-license.md>), [workflows](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/workflows.md>)

### AI overview

A practical guide to software license management that explains how to generate unique license keys, deliver them after payment, and enforce activation rules such as expiration and device limits. It presents Dodo Payments as a way to automate these workflows through an API.

### Source excerpt

Learn software license management for 2026 with practical steps to sell digital products, automate key delivery, and secure activation workflows.

## Teleport Community Edition will adopt a commercial license starting with version 16

DevFeed: [Teleport Community Edition will adopt a commercial license starting with version 16](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/teleport-community-edition-will-adopt-a-commercial-license-starting-with-version-16-29913.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://goteleport.com/blog/teleport-community-license/>)

Author: sasha@goteleport.com (Alexander Klizhentas)

Published: 2024-03-08T00:00:00Z

Content type: article

Language: en

Sources: [Teleport](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/teleport.md>)

Topics: [Software](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/software.md>), [Open Source](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/open-source.md>), [releases](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/releases.md>)

Tags: [amazon](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/amazon.md>), [binaries](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/binaries.md>), [container-images](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/container-images.md>), [open-source](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/open-source.md>), [release](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/release.md>), [releases](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/releases.md>), [software-license](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/software-license.md>)

### AI overview

Teleport Community Edition will move compiled binaries, container images, and Amazon Machine Images from the Apache 2.0 license to a commercial license starting with version 16. Personal and hobby use remains unrestricted, while larger companies must contact sales. The source repository remains under AGPLv3, and pre-version-16 assets retain Apache 2.0 licensing.

### Source excerpt

A detailed explanation, schedule, and FAQ on why we have switched Teleport Community Edition to a commercial software license.

## Teleport OSS will relicense to AGPLv3

DevFeed: [Teleport OSS will relicense to AGPLv3](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/teleport-oss-will-relicense-to-agplv3-29924.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://goteleport.com/blog/teleport-oss-switches-to-agpl-v3/>)

Author: sasha@goteleport.com (Alexander Klizhentas)

Published: 2023-12-01T00:00:00Z

Content type: release

Language: en

Sources: [Teleport](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/teleport.md>)

Topics: [Open Source](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/open-source.md>), [Software](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/software.md>), [Code](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/code.md>), [client library](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/client-library.md>)

Tags: [apache](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/apache.md>), [binaries](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/binaries.md>), [change](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/change.md>), [client-library](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/client-library.md>), [container](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/container.md>), [open-source](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/open-source.md>), [oss](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/oss.md>), [software](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/software.md>), [software-license](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/software-license.md>)

### AI overview

Teleport announced that its core repository source code would switch from the Apache 2.0 license to AGPLv3 on December 1, 2023. Documentation, company-compiled OSS binaries, and client libraries would remain under Apache 2.0, while enterprise binaries would continue under a commercial license.

### Source excerpt

A detailed explanation, schedule, and FAQ on why we have switched Teleport OSS to AGPLv3 software license.

## Gradle dependency license validation

DevFeed: [Gradle dependency license validation](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/gradle-dependency-license-validation-20887.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://code.cash.app/gradle-dependency-license-validation>)

Author: Jake Wharton

Published: 2021-06-08T00:00:00Z

Content type: tutorial

Language: en

Sources: [Jake Wharton](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/jake-wharton.md>)

Topics: [Gradle](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/gradle.md>), [spdx](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/spdx.md>), [Android](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/android.md>), [Open Source](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/open-source.md>)

Tags: [dependencies](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/dependencies.md>), [gradle](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/gradle.md>), [gradle-plugin](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/gradle-plugin.md>), [open-source](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/open-source.md>), [software-license](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/software-license.md>), [spdx](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/spdx.md>), [validation](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/validation.md>)

### AI overview

This post explains how Cash App automated dependency license discovery and validation for its Android app using a new Gradle plugin called Licensee. The plugin normalizes license data to SPDX identifiers, supports allow-list validation that can fail builds for disallowed licenses, and serializes the results as JSON for use in the app's UI. It is intended to work with any Gradle-based project.

### Source excerpt

This post was published externally on Cash App Code Blog. Read it at https://code.cash.app/gradle-dependency-license-validation.

## Licensing Your Software

DevFeed: [Licensing Your Software](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/licensing-your-software-40708.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://radek.io/posts/licensing-your-software/>)

Published: 2011-07-01T00:00:00Z

Content type: tutorial

Language: en

Sources: [Radek Pazdera](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/radek-pazdera.md>)

Topics: [Software](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/software.md>), [Open Source](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/open-source.md>), [free software](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/free-software.md>), [coding](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/coding.md>)

Tags: [copyright](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/copyright.md>), [free-software](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/free-software.md>), [open-source](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/open-source.md>), [software](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/software.md>), [software-license](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/software-license.md>)

### AI overview

A practical overview of software licensing options, including public domain, open source licenses, and free software licenses. It explains how these approaches affect users' rights to use, modify, copy, redistribute, and publish changes to software.

### Source excerpt

I build software products and write on the Internet.