is the name of the saved file. The distribution will unpack the rpm file and store the files to the appropriate directories.
Example: rpm -i huygens-2.3.2-8.rpm (for re-installs use 'rpm -Uhv'). Linux licensing
Installation from CD
Please follow the information in the
release notes, which can be found on each CD. The following procedure
describes the installation of release 1998-1 — all software modules except Huygens.
1. Insert the Bitplane CD.
2. Double click the CD-ROM icon on your desktop.
3. Double click the installation procedure "install." This launches software manager.
4. In software manager, click "Start" to install the default selection or click "Customize Installation" to modify the installation.
5. When installation is complete, quit software manager.
6. Log out and log in again.
After login, you will find Bitplane icons in the tool chest menu of your desktop in the "Find-Applications" item. One of the tabs in the program catalogue will be labeled Bitplane.
Installation of Huygens software
1. Insert the Bitplane CD.
2. Double click the CD-ROM icon on your desktop.
3. Double click the installation procedure "install_huygens". This launches software manager.
4. In software manager, click "Start" to install the default selection or click "Customize Installation" to modify the installation.
5. When installation is complete, quit software manager.
6. Log out and log in again.
After login, you will find Bitplane icons in the tool chest menu of your desktop in the "Find-Applications" item. One of the tabs in the program catalogue will be labeled Huygens.
Types of Software Licenses
Node-locked — Node-locked licenses grant permission to run the licensed software on one computer (node) only. All evaluation licenses are node-locked.
• Installing licenses on the Windows operating system
• Installing licenses on the Irix operating system
• To install Huygens licenses for Linux, please refer to the Irix procedure
Floating - With a floating license, Bitplane software can be installed on several computers but may only run on one at a time.
Computers running the Windows or Irix operating systems can operate as license servers:
• Installing the license server on an Irix computer
• Installing the license server on a Windows computer
Problems?
For software or license installation problems, please contact your local Bitplane representative, check our FAQ, or email us at:
• US and Canadian customers - ussupport@bitplane.com
• International customers - support@bitplane.com
Installation of Licenses
Licenses that are in ASCII string format can be installed using a text editor such as "jot." Licenses that are in binary format need to be downloaded electronically. For questions regarding licenses, please contact your local Bitplane representative or LicenseMaster@bitplane.ch
