Matlab Group License Frequently Asked Questions

1.1: What is the Group License from MathWorks?
1.2: Do I have to participate in the Group License?
1.3: What MathWorks products are included in the Group License?
1.4: I've just renewed my own matlab licenses or purchased a new toolbox that is covered by the Group License. Can I get a refund or credit?
1.5: Can I use the Group License along with my own license?
1.6: What happens if I decide to participate in the Group License now but find that I want to return to using my own license later on?
1.7: Can I install all the matlab products available to us under the Group License on all my machines?
1.8: The Group License doesn't have a toolbox that I'm using. Can we add it in?
1.9: How do I get the licenses?
1.10: How do I get the software?

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1.1: What is the Group License from MathWorks?
A: The Group License combines the licenses for Windows 2000, XP and NT platforms together with licensing for unix, linux and MAC OS X operating systems. top

1.2: Do I have to participate in the Group License?
A: No. Users may continue to use their own existing licenses. However, the Group License will provide users with more toolbox options than they currently have and comes at no extra cost to those who participate. top

1.3: What MathWorks products are included in the Group License?
A: As of MATLAB 7: MATLAB and Simulink, and the following toolboxes:

Bioinformatics

Communications Toolbox

Compiler

Control System

Data Acquisition

Database

Fuzzy Logic

Image Processing

Instrument Control

Link for Code Composer Studio

Mapping

Neural Network

Optimization

Partial Differential Equation

Robust Control

Signal Processing

Simulink Control Design

Symbolic Math

System Identification

Spline

Statistics

Virtual Reality

Wavelet

1.4: I've just renewed my own matlab licenses or purchased a new toolbox that is covered by the Group License. Can I get a refund or credit?
A: MathWorks' standard return policies will apply in these cases. Basically, if you've purchased or renewed a MathWorks product within the last 30 days, you may return it for a refund. For periods exceeding 30 days, MathWorks will suggest that you continue using that license or you may use the Group License. top

1.5: Can I use the new Group License along with my own license?
A: No, there is no mechanism in place that allows you to run a combined set of licenses. You must either use your own license or the Group License, but not both. top

1.6: What happens if I decide to participate in the Group License now but find that I want to return to using my own license later on?
A: MathWorks has indicated that regular renewals of individual licenses cost 20% of the then current pricing. To renew an individual contract that has expired because you've been enrolled in the Group License plan will cost 35% of the then current pricing. top

1.7: Can I install all the matlab products available to us under the Group License on all my machines?
A: While we're entitled to install and use the above listed products, we must note that unlike the previous unix and linux Site License, the Group License has limits on the number of products installed on WHOI machines. CIS strongly encourages folks to not install any more products than they would expect to use normally. Since this Group License is not tied to a license server, WHOI is on its honor to not abuse this new Group License by exceeding the number of machines on which matlab and toolboxes are installed. Exceeding the pre-set limits on installed matlab products will move WHOI out of contract compliance and may result in criminal and/or civil penalties. top

1.8: The Group License doesn't have a toolbox that I'm using or would like to use. Can we add it?
A: Every effort was made during the formulation of this Group License to include all toolboxes in use at the Institution so that none would be omitted. If you feel your toolbox is missing from the Group License or would like to add a new toolbox to the Group License, please tell matman top

1.9: How do I get the licenses?
A: The licenses will be generally available from CIS at the matlab license download web page. To better track usage of matlab and associated products, a mechanism has been established to monitor the downloading of license files. Please try to fill in any requested information as completely and accurately as possible. top

1.10: How do I get the software?
A: Information on getting the software can be found at the matlab installation web page. top

Send questions or comments to matman (Eric Cunningham, x2224).