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Re: SI licences etc.

Post by Rez007 » 18 Mar 2014, 20:34

Hirazi Blue wrote:But this means ongoing license replacement in case of hardware changes as well?
I think so as Licensing does not require Subscription ever to be able to access that from Autodesk. Luc-Eric could probably give you the best answer though.

I would think they would, as DDR4 Ram is do out later this year. There will be a lot of people updating hardware in the next few years.

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Re: SI licences etc.

Post by luceric » 18 Mar 2014, 21:52

Hirazi Blue wrote:But this means ongoing license replacement in case of hardware changes as well?
Yes, this was specifically addressed in the webinar. Autodesk will help you fix your licenses issues after the year 2016, even if you are not on sub, and even for older versions of Autodesk Softimage (like 2010).

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Re: SI licences etc.

Post by Hirazi Blue » 18 Mar 2014, 21:54

Thanks!
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Re: SI licences etc.

Post by WolfSpinach » 18 Mar 2014, 22:15

Am I correct in understanding that second hand licenses are not an option? I've always thought that Autodesk's policy was that as you buy a license it's non-transferable.

Would it be an option to establish a database of licenses so that people can subcontract or something?
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Re: SI licences etc.

Post by Bullit » 18 Mar 2014, 22:42

Autodesk have no power about second hand licenses, there was case of someon reselling Autocad they lost.

http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2008 ... -software/

Edit: actualy they not lost at least in US see this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vernor_v._Autodesk,_Inc.

But there is considerable confusion, see this for other cases and UE ruling:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First-sale_doctrine

And also varies a lot by country area legislation.

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Re: SI licences etc.

Post by Shenan » 19 Mar 2014, 16:38

A couple of things:

Regarding reselling Autodesk software, it seems like the result of the Vernor case is that Autodesk CAN prohibit someone from reselling their software.

Also, be aware that if you don't already own a (commercial?) license of Softimage, you only have until March 27 (8 days from today!) to buy them. This is your last chance. After that, only people who already own a Softimage license will be able to buy more. From the transition FAQ:

7. Can I purchase new seats of Softimage?
As of March 28, 2014 only existing Softimage customers will be able to purchase new or additional seats of Softimage by purchasing either the Maya with Softimage or 3ds Max with Softimage transition offerings. These transition offerings will be available for purchase at the cost of $3,675 US SRP* for the duration of the transition period(approximately two years (see question 5)). These transition offerings will also be available as rental plans for purchase at the cost of $575 US SRP quarterly, or $1,840 US SRP annually. After the two year transition period customers will no longer be able to purchase or rent new Softimage licenses from Autodesk.

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