Broadcom Sends Cease-and-Desist Letters Over Expired VMware Perpetual Licenses

Following its acquisition of VMware, Broadcom has ended sales of VMware perpetual licenses and is sending cease-and-desist letters to users with expired support contracts. These letters demand users stop using any updates, patches, or releases beyond zero-day security fixes. This aggressive move to push users towards subscription models has angered many, with some even receiving letters after migrating to alternative virtualization platforms.