WP Engine vs. Automattic: a WordPress battle that might just affect You too (#Software)

WP Engine and Automattic are embroiled in a legal dispute over trademarks, access to WordPress resources, and alleged extortion. WP Engine claims Automattic is demanding excessive fees and unfairly limiting their access, which could impact costs and security for users. The case raises questions about governance and contributions within the WordPress community.

#Automattic #fairUseLaw #MattMullenweg #softwareSafetyUpdates #trademarkLicensingFees #trademarkRights #WooCommerce #WordPress #WPEngine

https://republa.net/wp-engine-vs-automattic-a-wordpress-battle-2024/

Google files antitrust complaint against Microsoft (#Law)

Google has filed an antitrust complaint with the European Commission, accusing Microsoft of anti-competitive cloud licensing practices, including a 400% surcharge for using Windows Server on non-Azure platforms. This complaint highlights the broader issue of Microsoft’s alleged monopolistic practices in the cloud market, with European companies facing inflated costs. The case could lead to regulatory changes and impact cloud market competition in Europe.

#Amazon #AmazonWebServicesAWS_ #AmitZavery #cloudMarketInEurope #Europe #EuropeanCommission #Google #GoogleVsMicrosoft #Microsoft #MicrosoftAzure #softwareSafetyUpdates

https://republa.net/google-files-antitrust-complaint-against-microsoft/