Since the development in Autodesk software has dramatically decreased over time, one can only assume that this new model will only lead to higher costs with dramatically less value per dollar. They want what any shareholder driven company wants: lots of revenue, with next to no cost. Suggesting doing so will get rid of piracy is simply naive. Citing costs related to maintaining two separate delivery models is pure hogwash. Their stated reasons for doing this seem pretty disingenuous. I expect that after these increases, they will phase out permanent licenses completely. In other words, if you don't move over to the vastly more expensive subscription options laid out, they will be dramatically increasing maintenance dues.
To do this, it is trying to phase out permanent licenses, and increase the cost to maintenance punitively in order to achieve compliance. Recently, Autodesk has made the decision that it has to become profitable again through any means necessary. Note #2: if your'e a permanent license holder, please scroll to the link at the bottom for timely (and time sensitive) new information!
The link will be added to the end of this article. Note: an addendum to this piece has been written, after having talked to "Head Office".
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