Specifications

CHAPTER 2: LICENSING ALTERA SOFTWARE
LICENSING OPTIONS
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Supported Software Subscriptions
Altera offers the following types of software subscriptions:
■ Fixed license—a stand-alone (node-locked, single-user) PC license tied
to the network interface card (NIC) ID.
■ Floating license—a floating network (multiuser) license for users
running the Quartus II software on Microsoft Windows, RedHat Linux,
SUSE Linux Enterprise, or CentOS operating systems. Floating licenses
are not operating system-specific.
If necessary, you can purchase additional seats to add to your floating
license after its original purchase.
You can find examples of license files in “License File Format and Examples”
on page 91.
Table 1 summarizes the software enabled by each license type described in
this section.
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Licenses for Quartus II Software Version 6.1 and Earlier
Floating licenses for the Quartus II software version 6.1 and earlier are operating
system-specific. If you are a subscriber to the Quartus II software version 6.1 and
earlier, Altera continues to support operating system-specific licenses. For more
information, refer to “License File” on page 87.
Table 1. Supported Software for Each License Type (1)
License Type Quartus II MAX+PLUS II
IP Base
Suite
Fixed license
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Floating license
Vvvv
Quartus II software 1-year
license (2)
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Notes:
(1) Quartus II Web Edition versions 8.1 and later and the ModelSim-Altera Starter
Edition software do not require license files.
(2) Some Altera development kits include a license to use the Quartus II software.
Refer to “Development Kits Containing the Quartus II Software” on page 25.