Maya 2015 + Standalone + Linux = Can't Automatically Activate

I recently solved a really old case last week in which Maya 2015 SP5 on Linux would not auto-activate, even though you have an internet connection.  This week, the issue came up again but in EMEA.

The solution is quite easy, you just need to run this hotfix:

http://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/autocad/downloads/caas/downloads/content/autodesk-licensing-hotfix-poodle-ssl-v3-vulnerability-cve-2014-3566.html

If we didn't do this, we would need to manually activate Maya on Linux using the method below:

1. Run Maya and close the wizard because it can't auto-activate.
2. Go to  /tmp folder and look for the MAYA_2015_0_F_USLongCode.xml and email it to Product Support. i.e. Create a case.
3. We generate an activation code based on the xml file.
4. Launch Maya and there is a Browse button to load the activation xml file.

Comments

[Martin Langolf]

This hotfix works just fine!

Cheers,
Martin Langolf