This was the original free "student" version. It is still hosted by third-party software archives like Software Informer (Version 10.2).
For full features, Intel recommends a Quartus Prime subscription , which may include a full-feature MAX+PLUS II license as part of the legacy support package. 3. Key Features and Capabilities This was the original free "student" version
Supports Schematic (Graphic Editor), AHDL (Altera Hardware Description Language), VHDL, and Verilog HDL. AHDL (Altera Hardware Description Language)
Because Intel has officially removed all deprecated software earlier than Quartus II 13.0sp1 from its main download center, finding an official copy of MAX+PLUS II is difficult. However, several reliable alternative sources and versions still exist: Intel recommends a Quartus Prime subscription
Ensure your system has the standard Arial and MS Sans Serif fonts installed, as the software's UI relies on them for correct rendering.
Historically, a free 6-month renewable license could be requested from the Intel FPGA Licensing Center .