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Penalties for Licensing Violations
Does anyone know what happens when MS determines that Licensing requirements have been violated? do they ask for back payment? restrict support? block usage?
Interesting question. Fortunately never been in such situation, but who knows - quite few people read carefully all these license agreements...
Interestingly I have a school that is happy to use the Microsoft products but refuse to pay for it. They are out of compliance by doing so but I do wonder how harsh MSFT will be in this case. I've certainly not seen a school previously actively and effectively pirating their entire estate. Being a MSFT partner this doesn't sit well with me and it's new territory.
