Deprecated Microsoft Quantum Computing libraries for noncommercial research and academic use only.
Microsoft/Quantum-NC is a deprecated repository containing quantum computing libraries from Microsoft's Classic Quantum Development Kit. These libraries are licensed for noncommercial use only, specifically targeting research and academic applications. They provide foundational quantum programming components that cannot be used in commercial products or production environments.
Quantum computing researchers, academics, and students who need access to Microsoft's quantum libraries for noncommercial educational and research projects.
Provides access to Microsoft's quantum computing tools under a shared-source license that permits academic and research use where commercial alternatives are restricted. It serves as a bridge for educational institutions to explore quantum programming without commercial licensing requirements.
Microsoft Quantum Computing Libraries for noncommercial use
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Provides a shared-source license specifically for research and academic use, allowing institutions to utilize Microsoft's quantum libraries without commercial restrictions, as stated in the LICENSE file and README's noncommercial focus.
Offers NuGet packages with the prefix 'Microsoft.Quantum.Research.', facilitating easy integration into quantum research projects, as detailed in the README's section on using the non-commercial research libraries.
Serves as a bridge for educational settings to explore quantum programming with Microsoft's ecosystem, supporting curriculum development and noncommercial research, per the project's stated target audience and academic focus.
The repository is explicitly marked as deprecated in the README's DEPRECATION NOTICE, meaning it receives no updates, bug fixes, or support, leading to potential compatibility issues and obsolescence.
Does not accept external contributions, as stated in the Contributing section of the README, limiting community involvement, bug fixes, and feature enhancements for users.
Strictly limited to noncommercial use per the LICENSE and README, making it unsuitable for any commercial or production deployments, which severely restricts its applicability in real-world scenarios.