The License to Charge: How TreeSize's Shift Reflects a Deeper Trend The recent announcement from JAM Software, the company behind the disk space analyzer TreeSize, has sparked outrage among some users who have been forced to choose between subscribing to software they already own or forgoing support and updates.
This move is more than just a case of a software company trying to squeeze every last dollar out of its customers; it's a symptom of a broader shift in the way companies approach licensing and customer relationships.
The history of software development shows that this trend has been building for years.