Licensing Dongles
by michael diemer from LinuxQuestions.org on (#6G7GW)
Would it be worth installing Virtual Box, with expansion packs and guest additions, to try to get an Ilok dongle recognized on Linux? I would install Windows 7 on the host, Mint 21. I have several music library licenses on the Ilok. currently, I can use the software by putting the license on the cloud, but I would much prefer having it on the dongle. that way I don't have to be online, or subject to my rather shaky internet service, which goes out now and then.
I contacted Ilok to ask them to support Linux, but I'm not holding my breath on that one. They were polite, but I got the usual "there is currently no timeline for Linux compatibility." I also contacted Vienna Instruments, asking them to allow us to put the license on the machine, which would work (presumably - I have had success with that option with companies that do allow the machine-based option). They responded that this is for them a less secure option, so they don't allow it.
That leaves me with trying to get the dongle recognized and working on Linux. I would never attempt to tamper with the dongle's software. First, I wouldn't know how, and second it would probably result in the dongle wiping my licenses, and me being blacklisted by Ilok.
I am doubtful this can be done, probably because of driver issues. I could just go ahead and try, but if anyone can tell me it's a waste of time, they would be doing me a favor. I'd rather be working on my music. but offline, if possible.
Thanks,
michael
I contacted Ilok to ask them to support Linux, but I'm not holding my breath on that one. They were polite, but I got the usual "there is currently no timeline for Linux compatibility." I also contacted Vienna Instruments, asking them to allow us to put the license on the machine, which would work (presumably - I have had success with that option with companies that do allow the machine-based option). They responded that this is for them a less secure option, so they don't allow it.
That leaves me with trying to get the dongle recognized and working on Linux. I would never attempt to tamper with the dongle's software. First, I wouldn't know how, and second it would probably result in the dongle wiping my licenses, and me being blacklisted by Ilok.
I am doubtful this can be done, probably because of driver issues. I could just go ahead and try, but if anyone can tell me it's a waste of time, they would be doing me a favor. I'd rather be working on my music. but offline, if possible.
Thanks,
michael