SOLARIS X86 SOLUTIONS Elan License Manager for Solaris x86 Application developers for SunSoft's Solaris(TM) x86 operating environment can incorporate flexible end-user software license controls with Elan License Manager(TM) from Elan Computer Group Inc. For multiuser and network configurations, a software vendor can offer optional licensing methods such as "number of current users" in place of blanket site licensing or the honor system. Elan License Manager software provides a combination of license usage controls and information reports that both protect the vendor's rights and enable the customer to make optimum use of available licenses. Elan License Manager is based on a client/server model. The license manager runs on a server, and the applications run on one or more clients. It is ideal for virtually any application type: CAD/CAE, spreadsheet, word processing, desktop publishing, graphics, compilers, modeling and many more. The software is available in both source and binary forms. A Stable, Open Platform Solaris x86 is a powerful and versatile UNIX(R) operating environment for the Intel(R) x86 platform. Designed as a foundation for enterprise computing, it supports major industry standards and provides high-performance 32-bit UNIX multitasking, multithreading and multiuser capabilities. Solaris x86 is compatible with Solaris SPARC(R), ensuring full interoperability between the leading CISC (x86) and RISC (SPARC) platforms. And Solaris x86 is scalable from desktops to supercomputers, so that customers can configure heterogeneous enterprise networks and expand them easily as their computing needs evolve. Solaris x86 provides native ONC+(TM) technology-based LAN and WAN networking to support broadly distributed computing and system management. Solaris also includes powerful application and Graphical User Interface (GUI) development tools through the OpenWindows(TM) facility, and a rich suite of user productivity applications under DeskSet(TM). Numerous commercial third-party applications, including many Microsoft(R) Windows and DOS applications, run on the Solaris x86 environment. Elan License Manager Features and Benefits * Per-user licensing provides flexible controlled licensing on mainframes or networks * Expiration date control allows shipping of fully functional trial copies of software. Also provides leverage in industries with large numbers of non-paying accounts * Component licensing enables distribution of a complete package, with licensing of specific modules by individual license keys * Floating license capability means licenses need not be locked to particular nodes * Node-locked option allows assignment of licenses to particular systems, if desired * Reserve option allows certain licenses to be designated for individuals, groups or nodes * Held licenses feature is ideal for licensing short-lived applications * License queuing allows a user to wait for next available license if all licenses are in use * Robust design ensures that application runs if license server crashes * Single license server controls multiple applications * Short, all-numeric keys simplify customer installation * Report generator helps customer monitor license activity * Available for multiple operating environments: UNIX, VAX/VMS, Windows, Windows NT For more information on Elan software products, contact the Sales group at Elan Computer Group, Inc., 888 Villa Street, Mountain View, CA 94041. Phone 415-964-2200, Fax 415-964-8588. E-mail: sales@elan.com. Solaris x86 Features and Benefits * Provides enterprise computing power and true client/server architecture - Scalable to accommodate a wide range of hardware, from PCs to supercomputers - Fully interoperable with Solaris SPARC * Offers time-tested 32-bit operating system functionality derived from SunOS(TM) - Multiprocessing, multithreading, multiuser operating environment * Includes tightly coupled tools and facilities for enterprise networking, application development and end-user productivity - Industry-standard ONC+ network technology supports heterogeneous LAN and WAN configurations, allows users to work interactively with others regardless of location - OpenWindows environment provides toolkits that simplify application and GUI development, including industry-standard OSF/Motif(R) toolkit - DeskSet comprises a versatile, integrated set of user productivity applications, running under SunSoft's GUI. * Runs a wide variety of commercially oriented applications, including popular word processing, spreadsheet and DBMS programs * Incorporates new Wabi(TM) technology designed to run Microsoft Windows applications directly on the Solaris operating environment at native performance levels * Open, non-proprietary architecture provides for open-ended system and network expansion, integration of new applications, and choice of peripherals For more information on Solaris x86, call 1-800-SunSoft in the U.S. For international inquiries, call 415-960-3200. 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