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Microsoft's Licensing Enforcement on VS Code C/C++ Extension Sparks Open-Source Community Response

Introduction Microsoft's recent enforcement of licensing restrictions on its C/C++ extension for Visual Studio Code (VS Code) has ignited significant debate within the developer community. This move...

Microsoft's C/C++ Extension Lockdown in VS Code: Implications for Open-Source Development

Introduction In April 2025, Microsoft implemented a significant change affecting the Visual Studio Code (VS Code) ecosystem by enforcing licensing restrictions on its C/C++ extension. This move has...

Microsoft's Restriction of C/C++ Extension in VS Code: Implications for Developers and Open Source Ecosystem

Introduction In April 2025, Microsoft implemented a significant change by restricting its C/C++ extension for Visual Studio Code (VS Code) to operate exclusively within its own products. This move...

UK Cloud Market Clash: Microsoft, AWS, Google Face CMA Probe Over Licensing & Fees

The hum of data centers across the UK masks a simmering conflict, one where titans of technology clash not over raw processing power, but over the intricate rules governing access and control....