Microsoft has decided to slash its internal use rights licensing program, which means partners will now have to pay to use the company's software. The change has sparked anger among partners. Microsoft says its new plans to invest in partners will more than make up for the change.

CRN wants to know what Microsoft Australia partners think about the change!

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* Are you a Microsoft partner?

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* How will the end of internal use rights (IUR) impact your business?

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* What will the removal of IUR cost your business each month?

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* Do the changes to IUR change the way you think about Microsoft?

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* Do you think Microsoft's new channel plans will

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* Will the changes to IUR make you:

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* Will the changes to IUR see you diversify by starting or strengthening partnerships with other vendors?

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* Will the changes to IUR mean you reconsider using Microsoft software in your business?

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* How partner-friendly do you think Microsoft is NOW?

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* How partner-friendly do you think Microsoft was BEFORE these changes?

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* If someone from Microsoft called to ask about these changes, what would you say to them? (Keep it respectful, please!)

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