TreeSize ends perpetual license support, pushes users toward subscription

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TreeSize, a popular disk space management tool, has announced it will no longer renew support for users holding perpetual licenses unless they switch to a subscription plan. The company cited 'current economic conditions' as the reason behind the shift in its business model. Users who purchased a one-time perpetual license will lose access to ongoing support if they do not migrate to a paid subscription. The move reflects a broader industry trend of software vendors transitioning from one-time purchases to recurring revenue models. Existing perpetual license holders now face a choice between paying ongoing subscription fees or going without official support.

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