From d2e13f87cf3ebd72c23ce1c76224d921ae778865 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Technosoftware GmbH Date: Sun, 1 Sep 2024 10:02:48 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Updated README and CHANGELOG regarding product license and support options valid since 1-SEP-2024 --- CHANGELOG.md | 5 +---- README.md | 37 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++------- 2 files changed, 31 insertions(+), 11 deletions(-) diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md index 9f766e0..2bd8279 100644 --- a/CHANGELOG.md +++ b/CHANGELOG.md @@ -118,10 +118,7 @@ ## OPC UA Solution .NET - 3.0.2 ### Breaking Changes -- License - - A new license ist needed. Old licenses from 2.3 or earlier will no longer work with 3.0 and above. - - Product puchases from 2021 and 2022 can get a new license free of charge. Either through their online account or by sending us an Email. - - All others can order an OPC UA Support subscription incl. Update [here](https://technosoftware.com/product/opc-support-subscription-update/). Be aware that you need the original invoice as proof of your license. +- A new license ist needed. Old licenses from 2.3 or earlier will no longer work with 3.0 and above. - removed support of .NET Core 3.1 because of end of life (see [here](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/platform/support/policy/dotnet-core)) ### Changes diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index dc5bf84..5eb812d 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,9 +1,8 @@ # Technosoftware GmbH OPC UA Solution .NET Samples -The OPC UA Solution .NET is the implementation for the +The OPC UA Solution .NET offers everything to be able to develop OPC UA Clients and OPC UA Servers with only one solution needed: - * [OPC UA Client .NET](https://technosoftware.com/opc-ua-client-net/) - * [OPC UA Server .NET](https://technosoftware.com/opc-ua-server-net/) + * [OPC UA Bundle .NET](https://technosoftware.com/product/opc-ua-bundle-net/) ## OPC UA Client .NET @@ -55,7 +54,33 @@ We provide an online help for the current version: [OPC UA Solution NET Online H - The Redistributable of the OPC UA Local Discovery Server are available [here](https://opcfoundation.org/developer-tools/samples-and-tools-unified-architecture/local-discovery-server-lds/). - We used the version 1.04.405 for our tests -## Available Support Subscriptions +## Purchasing + +### Product license + +A license must be purchased to enable all features. It is available via + + * [OPC UA Bundle .NET](https://technosoftware.com/product/opc-ua-bundle-net/) + +The license includes + + * .NET 8.0, .NET 7.0, .NET 6.0, .NET 4.8 support. + * Software may be used by multiple developers of the Licensee’s organization. + * Any application developed with the solutions can be delivered to an unlimited number of customers (no royalties) + +#### Updates + + * Updates and fixes are delivered here free of charge, if/when they are made available. For all upcoming updates of 3.x or even upgrades to 4.x. + * This is valid for license purchases since 1-JAN-2021. + * All others can order an OPC UA Support subscription incl. Update [here](https://technosoftware.com/product/opc-support-subscription-update/). Be aware that you need the original invoice as proof of your license. + +### Support + +The product license does not include support, please be aware that there is no obligation that Technosoftware will provide free maintenance, support or training. + +For technical support, direct Email contact or remote sessions you need to purchase either an OPC UA Support Subscription, a Support Email Incident or a Support or Consulting Hour first. + +#### Support Subscriptions Ideal for a corporation and a user of Technosoftware GmbH’s solutions on productive systems for which you want to get support for. A Support subscriptions includes @@ -67,15 +92,13 @@ By purchasing support, you agree to our [Support Services Agreement](https://tec The Support Subscription is available [here](https://technosoftware.com/product/opc-ua-support-subscription/). -### Get Support for the Solution without a Support Subscription: +#### Other Support Options Support for the Solution without a Support Subscription is available as a paid service. Options available are: * [Support Email Incident](https://technosoftware.com/product/support-email-incident/) handling a single question or a very specific issue about one of Technosoftware GmbH’s solutions. * [Support or Consulting Hour](https://technosoftware.com/product/support-or-consulting-hour/) can involve application design or OPC related issues such as compatibility issues between server and clients, programming issues or design questions. -Please be aware that there is no obligation that Technosoftware will provide free maintenance, support or training. - ## Contribution We strongly encourage community participation and contribution to this project. First, please fork the repository and commit your changes there. Once happy with your changes you can generate a 'pull request'.