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    Office 2007 Licensing

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Meetloaf13, Nov 14, 2008.

  1. Meetloaf13

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    Hey guys/gals,

    At work we're setting up a bunch of new computers and wish to install Office 2007 on them. I've been trying to get a clear-cut answer on licensing restrictions. I know with several of the personal/home use offerings you can install the software on more than one computer.

    We have 8-10 computers we'd need the software for. Anyone know the best (cheapest) route to go on that one?

    Thanks
     
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    You might take a look at Microsoft's webpage about volume licensing for small business, and contact one of the resellers (there's a search function from the MS webpage) to see what sort of pricing you could get.

    Mind you, MS has so many different licensing variants that it's a chore to wade through all of them; however, this one might be a bit of a help to get you started.
     
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    Yeah, I'm actually having quite a time finding a volume license reseller that I can actually talk to
     
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    Even going from the links available on that website?
     
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    Yeah, it's giving me Bad Certificate warnings.

    I'm checking out the quotes now, to see if the volume licensing will even be worth it.

    It's sounding like it might be much less of a hassle to pick up some copies off E-bay
     
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    You're probably right. Are you looking for Office 2007 specifically, or will Office 2003 do?
     
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    Hah, either this quote system is bogus and outdated, or this is a waste of time.

    $2,300 for 6 copies of Office Standard edition...whoops.

    I know that some give "laptop" rights, so you can install it (one license) on a workstation and a laptop. Does this apply to any of the corporate offerings?
     
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