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(1) Location of the few related items we have:
- T:\Scientific Apps\CrystalData
(2) Oliver installed the Pearson Crystal Data software, from the media Leah (Library) loaned him. Details:
DVD installation software
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- License file is a tiny (1.3K) text-based file (*.lic) so presumably very easy to host for distribution, if properly protected. Get from the Library. We have a copy, for use in Chemistry:
- T:\Scientific Apps\CrystalData
- The license file has the application expire after 5/31/2017. The file text includes a hash so simply changing the date within the file does not defeat the purpose of the file. Application will quit if the file is not present or valid. If not valid, opens up a message on local email client, filled out to Pearson, with license file pre-attached. End user will need new file each year and manually replace their old file with itthe new one. Since in the Program folder, Admin rights required to replace the file.
Manual
- Installation installs manual as a PDF. Thus, no need to scan it.
- 2 versions: One in A4 and one in US letter size (8.5*11"). Each is 16.4MB.
- 2 versions: One in A4 and one in US letter size (8.5*11"). Each is 16.4MB.
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Distribution possibilities, informed by our morning discussion with Leah, and given the above confirmationsinformation:
(1) Make physical DVD available at Math Library.
- IDEASpecific idea: Provide just PDF of manual(s), behind a authentication/ authorization wall.
(2) Make license file available via thumb drive at Math Library.
- DONE.
- IDEASpecific additional idea: Make license file available via download (Library? CU Software?), behind an authentication/ authorization wall.