About purchasing MS software-quick question

[VanS]

Hello,
I need to make a quick purchase of Office 2000 for my business. I found a
place on the web that has the Small Business Editon OEM for about $90. Does
this sound realistic? How do I know if it is legal? The guy says that since
it is oem that it won't have the Certificate of Authenticity-is this correct?
I need to purchase this today if possible, so a quick response would be
appreciated it you can.
Thanks
Van

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

It is illegal to sell any Microsoft software product without
the original Certificate of Authority. Without it, all you'll
get is a worthless CD. Forget the tempting offer and purchase
the latest version of Microsoft Office 2003 locally or online
from a reputable company.

Suggestion:

Microsoft Office Small Business Edition 2003 with SP1 - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16837116184

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
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| Hello,
| I need to make a quick purchase of Office 2000 for my business. I found a
| place on the web that has the Small Business Editon OEM for about $90. Does
| this sound realistic? How do I know if it is legal? The guy says that since
| it is oem that it won't have the Certificate of Authenticity-is this correct?
| I need to purchase this today if possible, so a quick response would be
| appreciated it you can.
| Thanks
| Van