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14 years ago

license notification.

hi all.

i am using Quartus II 11.1 SP1 WEB EDITION. i've been using it for months now but today, a message popped up. see attached file...

questionS:

Why am i having this? i thought WEB EDITION is for free. why do i need to renew my software?

when i clicked on the "Renew Software" button, it leads me to this url below.

http://www.altera.com/buy/software/buy-software.html

what's this for?

BR

glenn

edited: attached file

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  • Altera_Forum's avatar
    Altera_Forum
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    14 years ago

    Hi Glenn,

    I'm not positive but I think that Altera requires a yearly License even for their free software.

    I know this is the case with their Vintage Altera MAX+PLUS II software that was replaced by the Quartus software.

    The MAX+PLUS II software is still available for user's to download off the Altera website, but it requires an Annual License registration. The license is Free but is mandatory.

    I'm assuming this is the same for the Quartus Web edition.

    Most likely this is for marketing purposes. Sending out promotions via email to members that register for the free software license.

    My best guess.

    Regards,

    -Gerry