: Allow for indefinite use of a specific version. If the update period expires, you can still use that version but must purchase an upgrade for newer ones.
SmartGit, a popular Git client by SyntEvo, uses a license file system for version control access. Here's how it works: smartgit license file
In this scenario:
Users running SmartGit on Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSLg) can point the application to their Windows license file directly to avoid double registration. On-Premise Servers: Large organizations can host an on-premise license server to distribute license files to clients automatically. reset a trial for a specific OS? On-premise License Server - SmartGit - Docs - syntevo : Allow for indefinite use of a specific version