FEATURE flame_oct_r_7 discreet_l 7.999 1-jan-2005 0 9C68E1B257A918A1B24C HOSTID=690E176D VENDOR_STRING=07355671 1.) Better restart your box and -> stop for maintenace 2.) open the terminal window and then write setenv -f eaddr 080:69e:17:6D boot /unix 3.) Irix starts then with 690e176d for the time until you shut it down. After the restart it's using the old one again. VENDOR_STRING=07355671 - it means license needs dongle. DL products does not understand perm lic without a valid dongle. SGI's dongle is Network Interface MAC adress. This license string is fit only 080:69e:17:6D. Dear Customer, Thank you for taking the time to register your product Please allow 10 to 20 minutes for our system to process your request. Monitor your email and you will automatically receive a confirmation containing the License Code and other information necessary to complete your license installation. If you do not receive a reply within 4 hours there may be communication or technical difficulties. You can reach the Licensing Department: By email at license@discreet.com By fax at 514-393-0810 By phone at 514-954-7545, or toll free from North America at 1-800-879-4233, Monday to Friday, from 9am to 5pm EST.