The GeneSpring Floating License Server must be installed, activated, and started before the GeneSpring desktop can be used on any client machine.
The Floating License Server holds the license and serves available licenses to the users.
Please download a copy of the Floating License Server from: http://lcosgens.cos.agilent.com/gsLicense/gsFloatingServer.html
 
Installing the Floating License Server on Windows 2000, XP, or 2003 Server:

1. Download the Floating License Server installable zip file for windows.
2. Unzip and extract to any location of your choice.
3. Open the document named FloatingServer.htm and follow the installation instructions for the Windows platform.

Installing the Floating License Server on Linux:

1. Download the Floating License Server installable zip file for Linux.
2. Create a user called array on the target machine.
3. The Floating LIcense Server will run by the array user.
4. Unzip and extract to any location where array has permissions.
5. Note that it is not advisable to install and run the Floating License Server as root.
6. Open the document named FloatingServer.htm and follow the installation instructions for the Linux platform.

Installing the Floating License Server on Mac OS:

1. Download the Floating License Server installable zip file for Mac
2. Unzip and extract to any location of your choice
3. Open the document named FloatingServer.pdf and follow the installation instructions for Mac platform.