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Hi Thomas,
never happened to me, we used to run ancient version of the software on
ancient hardware and we never had to migrate.
The problem is that the software protection of Huygens is apparently very
basic, and after they send you licence for the new machine, they have no way
of stopping you from using the old one as well. They need to rely on your
fairness and honesty... If you could only buy fairness for $399!
Yes, I think it's unfair, and it does not look as good business practice.
And it's us, (potential) customers who can change it.
But beware, that one possible outcome is that SVI start using commercial
software protection (e.g. USB dongles), that will make the software more
expensive...
Anyway, thanks for bringing this up.
Btw, they do mention it as 'administrative fee' at their website ( svi.nl/
Maintenance ). Alternatively, you might try to negotiate a Maintenance
contract, surely more expensive, but you could migrate AND get the newest
version.
Absolutely no commercial interest.
Best, zdenek
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Datum: 12. 5. 2018 6:33:44
Předmět: Huygen Professional-SVI Question
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We have Huygens Pro (Ver 17.XX) in one our computer and that computer went
down recently because of some hardware issues. We wanted to switch that
version over to a new computer. When I contacted Huygens, they wanted so
called “Migration Fee” of $399 for license string! Btw, we have two other
commercial programs VOLOCITY and IMARIS. Both companies DO NOT charge
anything for changing computers. In my view, this charge from HUYGENS is
very unfair. The buyer, who already paid for the software, should decide
where he/she wants to run the software. I would like to know any other
companies have similar practices. Thanks in advance for your response.
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Director, Microscopy Imaging Core Lab
Penn State College of Medicine
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> On May 11, 2018, at 8:55 AM, Vincent Schoonderwoert <
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wrote:
(although we are tempted), we feel a profound need to inform you about the
status of the collaboration between SVI-Huygens and Leica to prevent any
misunderstanding if you are considering a new confocal microscope.
>
> Per December 1, 2017, despite its success, Leica stopped selling
Hyvolution2 with Huygens as its computing engine. As George kindly
mentioned, Hyvolution2 includes "the SVI Huygens software under the hood".
New Leica customers are now offered another option in LASX that does NO
LONGER involve the Huygens software and SVI.
>
> We will maintain our high level of support to customers who already
purchased a Huygens license via Hyvolution or directly with their SP8. Like
before, we also keep offering Huygens for the latest microscope types and
file formats. Also the new and fully automated on-the-fly deconvolution tool
"Batch Express" will offer this functionality.
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> We welcome any further questions and will respond offline.
>
> Apologies to Mike for using your interesting post.
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> With kind regards,
> Vincent
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> Get the best out of your microscopy images with Huygens Batch Express:
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>
http://www.svi.nl/BatchExpress>
> ***********************************************
> Vincent Schoonderwoert, PhD
> Senior Imaging Specialist/Account Manager
> Scientific Volume Imaging
> www.svi.nl
> +31 35 642 1626
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