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Microsoft Office

  • 15-08-2005 4:28pm
    #1
    ianomccabe
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    I have a dell Desktop pc which has microsoft office on it. I got this from dell a few years ago. I am now buying a laptop for college as i'm doing a masters.

    Am i required to buy another copy of Office for this computer or is the one license enough?

    Any help would be greatly appreciated


Comments

  • #2
    Fenster
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,763 ✭✭✭Fenster


    Yes.

    Open Office is your friend.


  • #3
    irlrobins
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,541 ✭✭✭irlrobins


    Depending upon the version of Office XP you are using, you may be able to install it on a second computer. Office XP for Students and Teachers includes a license to use the software on a single computer. Retail versions of Office XP Standard and Office XP Professional include licenses which allow you to install and use the software on a single desktop computer and on a second laptop computer, for your exclusive use. However, this does not apply to Office XP product licenses acquired with the purchase of a computer. These original equipment manufacturer (OEM) licenses are single-use licenses that cannot be transferred to another desktop computer or laptop computer.


  • #4
    Capt'n Midnight
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 93,563 Mod ✭✭✭✭Capt'n Midnight


    In theory you could may also be entitled to buy an academic version of office if you are full time. However, AFAIK the license expires when you finish in full time education so it's academic.

    OO is the way to go.


  • #5
    Philbert
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 358 ✭✭Philbert


    Yes. Microsoft allow you install the same copy of Office on a desktop and laptop as long as you keep both machines. And dont for example give the PC to a friend etc.

    With Office XP and 2003 you have to register your copy of office online. The registration process will detect that you are installing to a Laptop and will register without any problems. I have done it several times and never had a problem. If you do... ring them and register it over the phone.

    If its Office 2k or earlier then you dont have to register. Its just a standard install.

    You'll find plenty of links on the subject on the web and on the Microsoft website.


  • #6
    Capt'n Midnight
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 93,563 Mod ✭✭✭✭Capt'n Midnight


    Philbert wrote:
    Yes. Microsoft allow you install the same copy of Office on a desktop and laptop as long as you keep both machines.
    did you read irlrobins post or an OEM EULA ??

    Casual copying of software means people do not realise just how expensive microsofts products are.

    Preinstalled OEM software does not allow installation on two machines.
    IIRC When retail sw is installed on a DESKTOP then the "Primary User" is allowed to use it on their laptop provided no one else is using the desktop at the same time. Also OEM software does not allow downgrade rights (neither do the latest retail ones) - this encourages you to upgrade your older software when you start buying new machines because of incompatabilities.

    http://www.microsoft.com/uk/licensing/faq/default.mspx#EGAAA
    Q. What are portable use rights and when do they apply?
    A. Through FPP or Volume licence Agreements a desktop PC owner may install a second copy of an applications, such as Office on a mobile device for their exclusive use.

    Q. May I transfer software from one PC to another?
    A. Again, this depends on the type of licence.

    Pre-installed software
    If the software is pre-installed, the software lives and dies with the PC and can never be transferred to another PC

    Full packaged product
    With full packaged product software bought from resellers, you can transfer the software to another PC. As long as it is uninstalled from the first PC and everything is transferred with it (the EULA, the COA, the CD and everything contained in the box). You can transfer the full packaged Product licence outside the organisation, as long as it is transferred complete with discs and documentation and the software is uninstalled from the original PC.

    Volume licences
    With Microsoft volume licence programmes, you can transfer the software from one PC to another, as long as you have uninstalled it from the first PC and you only use the permitted number of copies of each licensed product you have bought. Operating system licenses acquired through OEM, cannot be transferred, even if upgraded through a volume licence agreement.

    Note: the rights for older versions may be different but old EULA's aren't easy to find on M$ site.


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