All software requires a license to use legally. These software agreement licenses are located in the box when you purchase software at your local computer store. When you acquire through the proper procedures, the SVLA allows you legal use of specific software. In some cases, a serial number is included, enabling you to take advantage of a vendor's technical support. Maintenance Recurring annual fees, which may or may not be mandatory for continued use of the software.
Maintenance usually includes technical support and updates.
For programs that are not paid-up at initial purchase, maintenance is the annual fee to keep the program running. Multipacks Many software companys offer software in multipacks. License A license where only so many specific machines may have the software installed. Usually requires registration of CPU serial numbers. It does not imply a right to updates, which are typically sold separately as part of a maintenance agreement, or on a per-update basis.