HP Remote Graphics Software 5.4.0 User Guide

2.2 RGS version numbering
The RGS version (for example, version 5.4.0) contains the following three numbers:
1.
Version major number
2.
Version minor number
3.
Version patch number
Figure 2-1 RGS version numbering on page 12 shows the positioning of the three version numbers.
Figure 2-1 RGS version numbering
RGS Version Description
1. major – A major release contains sufficient changes such that interoperability with the prior
major release is not guaranteed. For example, Sender version 5.4.0 is not guaranteed to
interoperate with Receiver version 4.2.0.
2. minor – A minor release introduces new RGS features and functionality. Minor releases will also
include (roll up) the changes in any prior patch releases.
3. patch – A patch release is generated for a security issue or for a major defect in a feature. A
patch release is indicated by this number being non-zero. Therefore, RGS 5.4.0 is not a patch
release. RGS 5.4.1 would be a patch release.
NOTE: Each patch release is a complete release of the entire RGS product, regardless of what
components have changed. For example, if a patch release is needed to make an RGS Sender security
fix available, the entire RGS product (including both the RGS Sender and Receiver) would be included
in the patch release.
2.3 RGS licensing
NOTE: RGS licensing applies to the RGS Sender only. The RGS Receiver is a free download and can
be used on any number of computers. Therefore, the following discussion of RGS licensing applies only
to the RGS Sender. For detailed information on RGS licensing, see the HP Remote Graphics Software
Licensing Guide, available at
http://www.hp.com/support/rgs_manuals.
Two types of licenses are supported by the RGS Sender:
1.
Local license file—With local licenses, each system running the RGS Sender requires a license file.
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A license must be purchased and the license file installed for each RGS Sender computer.
2. Floating licenses—With floating licenses, a pool of RGS licenses is purchased, which are
dynamically allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis whenever an RGS Receiver first attempts to
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