On Wed, 27 Sep 2006 12:21:08 -0500, Robert Kern wrote: > Mike Playle wrote: >> For instance a customer might want to buy a license to >> use your software on up to 5 machines at once, but still >> have the software installed on every machine in the >> company. License systems like FlexLM can work here, to >> make it easier for them to ensure that they comply with >> the terms of the license. > > But then you must weigh that against the inconvenience that you impose upon > your > customers. Although you may make it easier for them to comply with your > license, > you are also making it harder for them to *use* your software.
This is certainly true. As with any other software feature it's vital to weigh up the advantages against the disadvantages, and not blindly add features which don't provide a clear overall benefit. > I do not know a single person who has used FlexLM-licensed software and does > not > hate FlexLM with a burning passion. Yup, I can agree with that. From the POV of the guy who just wants to get some work done, it's usually a real pain. His boss may have a different view of the matter, though. I've met people who've _bought_ FlexLM-licensed software who think it's the best thing since sliced bread. Mike -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list
