Desktop: one copy dedicated to
one workstation.
Network: one or more licenses float
and are shared among users on your network.
Server: one copy installed on a server
and accessed from any workstation on your
network. RIP jobs run sequentially, and
are off-loaded
from your workstation to the server.
| Desktop
Version |
$595 plus optional annual support |
| Where does this configuration
work best |
When only needed on
a single workstation
When sharing ratio is less than 2:1 and
Server version does not apply for some reason |
| Ripping
Occurs |
On local host only |
| Cost
/Value |
Highest per-seat and
per-user costs
Lowest entry point cost |
| Software
Lives |
On local hard drive |
| Additional
Optional Components |
None |
| Other
Notes |
|
| Network Version |
$835 plus optional annual support |
| Where does this configuration
work best |
Anytime the sharing ratio
is greater than 2:1 and the Server version
does not apply for some reason. |
| Ripping
Occurs |
On local host only |
| Cost
/Value |
Lower per-user cost than
Desktop version |
| Software
Lives |
On shared disk space,
typically a file server |
| Additional
Optional Components |
None |
| Other
Notes |
The floating seat floats
around the network for sharing among users.
|
| Server
Version |
$2395 plus optional annual support |
| Where does this configuration
work best |
local ripping is not
desired
sharing ratio is high
per-user or per-seat cost is an issue
users dont mind waiting in a queue for
jobs to process |
| Ripping
Occurs |
On server |
| Cost
/Value |
Typically lowest per-user
and per-seat costs
Best value for sharing expensive RIP components |
| Software
Lives |
On shared disk space,
typically a RIP server which is generally
a separate piece of hardware than the network
file server. |
| Additional
Optional Components |
Additional Clients &
Viewers |
| Other
Notes |
GUI components float around
the network for sharing among users. |
Annual support is strongly recommended and is
available at 20% of list price for a full year.
A support program provides multiple benefits,
including:
