I suppose one interpretation is that companies can no longer use “buy” and will have to use “rent” for that transaction.
Comment on Petition to establish and enforce consumer protections for digital software.
makingStuffForFun@lemmy.ml 5 months ago
What about cloud based SAAS?
Company out of funds. Has to pull back offerings. Closes that software.
This law would force them to somehow keep it operating.
That would be like telling the local bakery he has to keep baking pies each morning, even though he’s gone broke.
ky56@aussie.zone 5 months ago
makingStuffForFun@lemmy.ml 5 months ago
If there’s a one time cost, it’s a buy. But my business services, I pay monthly. That’s a subscription.
WaterWaiver@aussie.zone 5 months ago
SAAS isn’t a one-off purchase, it’s a rental with ongoing rental fees.
makingStuffForFun@lemmy.ml 5 months ago
Unfortunately yes, as I am all for the petition, as you’ve clarified it. I’ll sign. But, it’s a shame that was not made clearer.
With the amount of people employed in the SAAS world, that could scare them. With more clarity, it might have more signatures.
Thanks for the answer.