A license is required for each computer where any of the Barcode Reader Toolkit dll files will be installed – either for development or run-time use.
In this section:
- Barcode Reader Toolkit refers to the Softek Barcode Reader Toolkit for Linux.
- Server version(s) of Linux means any version of Linux that includes the word “Server” in the title or is marketed as a server operating system.
- Desktop version(s) of Linux means any version of Linux that is not a Server version.
There are deals available for unlimited site and distribution licenses. The Site and Distribution licenses allow for unlimited use of the barcode reader toolkit in return for a one-off payment. Note that Site and Distribution Licenses are available in Desktop and Server versions.
Desktop Developer/Run-Time License
This license may be used either as a developer license or as a run-time license for a Desktop version of linux.
Server License
A Server license is required for any installation of the Barcode Reader Toolkit on a Server version of Linux.
Unlimited Distribution License
An Unlimited DistributionLicense allows unlimited run-time use of the Barcode Reader Toolkit in return for a one-time payment. Note that this license includes 1 developer license.
Site License
A site license allows unlimited use of the Barcode Reader Toolkit at a single physical location i.e. unlimited Desktop Developer, unlimited Desktop Run-Time and unlimited Server licenses.
Examples
1. A software company has 1 developer and needs run-time licenses for 4 Desktop versions of Linux.
Licenses required: 5 Desktop Developer/Run-Time Licenses
2. A software company has 1 developer and needs to deploy a license on a fax server.
Licenses required: 1 Desktop Developer/Run-Time License + 1 Server License
3. A software company wish to add barcode recognition to their applications. They have a team of 4 developers who will need to work with the Barcode Reader Toolkit and would like to to distribute run-time licenses on all versions of Linux without paying any further fees.
Licenses required: 4 Desktop Developer License + Unlimited Distribution License
4. A company wishes to develop and deploy the Barcode Reader Toolkit within their own organization. They are based at a single location and will require a large number of run-time licenses for all versions of Linux.
License required: 1 Site License
5. Sames a example 4 above, but the company needs to deploy their application at a number of locations within the organization. There is a development team of 8 people.
License required: 8 Desktop Developer/Run-Time License + 1 Unlimited Distribution License.
