topic compiler (C,C++) licensing method(s) in Operating System - HP-UX

compiler (C,C++) licensing method(s)

Steven Buschman_3 — Fri, 20 Dec 2002 14:54:42 GMT

We currently have a lot of fixed licenses, for
example I just installed a c++ on a rp5470 running 11.0.
Can we buy floating licenses?
Can fixed be converted to floating?
TIA,
Steven

Re: compiler (C,C++) licensing method(s)

Pete Randall — Fri, 20 Dec 2002 15:02:39 GMT

Steven,

By fixed license, do you mean that the license is only good for one machine? And by floating, do you mean that you can install on several?

I believe you can use the same codeword to install on a different machine, though I'm not sure of the legality of doing so.

Pete

Re: compiler (C,C++) licensing method(s)

Steven Buschman_3 — Fri, 20 Dec 2002 15:06:30 GMT

Floating license...
I'm referring to central server(s) with say 6 licenses that get "checked out" so that as long as there are no more than 6 are in use at any one time, and at the 7th it would deny a request.
Fixed license...
Can only be used on that 1 host.

I do believe that installing the same license on multiple systems would be a violation of the licensing agreement (read illegal).

Thanks

Re: compiler (C,C++) licensing method(s)

Pete Randall — Fri, 20 Dec 2002 15:11:35 GMT

Steven,

I have to admit then, that I don't know - but I do agree with your interpretation of the license agreement.

Hopefully, you'll get an answer soon but it seems like an awful lot of people are extending their holidays with a little vacation time - it's been quiet on the Forums.

Good luck,
Pete