Network Rendering License

[jellophreak]

I run Maya on OS X, and I'd like to set up a render farm, but I can't afford several G5 towers, so I'd like to set up some cheap PCs running Linux. What I'm wondering is, since I can render on any number of computers with my Maya license, is there any way I can LEGALLY install the Maya renderer on Linux without having to buy a new Maya license for Lunix. I realize that the floating render license only applies to the Maya renderer, and not Mental Ray. Any information would be appreciated.

Colin

[gmask]

Yes in fact all you need is to install the renderer on linux you will not need a license to run the renderer htis has been the cass since 4.5. If you do not have the installer for the renderer on Linux you wil have to pester Alais to send you one.

[sunil_born2win]

As Gmask says, you'll be able to install as many Maya rendering engines as you want, though I'm not sure you can do the same with Mental Ray licenses, you might have to get legal additionnal licences to run it on a render farm. Best way is as indicated, to go through Alias directly for more informations. Cheers.

Alban