Why hackers moved from Elan License Manager to FlexLM
1 hacker described this switch in public comments. Their words, with links to the originals.
What hackers said about the move
“Starting in '97 I worked on some software that used Elan License Manager (elmd) that then moved on to FlexLM in a major release.”alexfoo, 2026-02-02original comment ↗
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Elan License Manager vs FlexLM
| Elan License Manager | FlexLM | |
|---|---|---|
| Hackers who recommend | 0 | 1 |
| Hackers who criticize | 0 | 0 |
| Moved away from it | 1 | 0 |
| Moved to it | 0 | 1 |
Counts are distinct hackers in the sampled comments, not market share.
Criticism of Elan License Manager
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Praise for FlexLM
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