The versions of Smart Notebook software varies depending on what OS you are using as well.
Quick answer - Win 7 PC or above latest release of free software is 11.4. To find notebook version 11.4 you will have to go to the notebook downloads page https://education.smarttech.com/en/products/notebook/download click on "I know what software I need" right below where they want you to enter your product key.
If you are going to use this version you will want to also install the updated product drivers and ink found here SMART Product Drivers 12.2 and Ink 22.3 for Windows - SMART Technologies This will also allow you to use NB 11.4 on the newer devices (SBM, new interactive display devices, etc).
NOTE: Previous versions of Notebook 11/10 will not accept the product driver update.
This version comes pre-activated and you will not need a product code to use/continue to use this version until you need assistance from Smart Tech (after they turn off support for this version (estimated to be about 2019)).
This version is not monitored in that you can install on an infinite number of machines; however, their licensing does say a reasonable amount of installations per single smartboard. It was made this way so that teachers could install the program on their home computers to create content to be used in their classrooms.
Once you go to the 2014 or newer versions of software, each individual installation is monitored for a specific license (that is included in the price you pay for the board upon initial purchase).
For MAC users - Your MAC OS version will most likely be the dictator on which version you can use. http://downloads01.smarttech.com/media/sitecore/en/support/product/esi/esi2013win/compatibilitymatrixesi2013v13vmar13.pdf - This is a dated document and only goes up to Notebook ver 11.1 - you will have to look at each of the available versions that you are trying to install and double check compatibility.
If you intend to use the Smart Notebook software with non-smart products then there is a separate license that you do have to purchase.
There are many caveats to their Advantage agreements. There isn't enough space on this page to explain them all. I would recommend contacting the Smart reseller/distributor you purchased your boards from to try to get a better picture. The one most likely to have the answer would be the service department, as they've probably dealt with these same questions on a regular basis. If the answers they give you make it clear as mud, then contact Smart Tech directly. That's not to say the answers you get from them will be any clearer.
