Solaris 8 licensing

How many CPUs can I install before I need to purchase additional license/s

The license is free to end users for use on systems with a capacity of eight or fewer CPUs. It does not allow for redistribution of the Solaris 8 software. If you are a hardware manufacturer, appliance maker, or other type of reseller, you must sign a special license with Sun to be allowed to ship the Solaris 8 software. For more information on redistribution options, please send an e-mail to [email protected]
Thanks,
Senthilkumar
Developer Technical Support
Sun Microsystems, Inc.
http://www.sun.com/developers/support

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    ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
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    divyen patel

    I am having the same issue, but couldn't find configuration nor the patch mentioned :(
    where is this configuration? or where can i find the patch?
    Edited by: 908555 on Jan 17, 2012 6:01 AM
    Edited by: 908555 on Jan 17, 2012 6:01 AM

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