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Coach B
If I buy Microsoft Office 2003 Professional Edition, Can I put it one all my
computers?
computers?
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Larry Linson
"Coach B" wrote
If you have exactly two computers, one is in a fixed location, and the other
portable, and Office will only be in use on one of them at any given time,
yes. If you have any other situation, no, not according to the license
agreement to which you agree when you install Office.
And, Office 2003 does require "activation", so it is not as easy to "fudge"
as it was in the past... when someone might think "well, I have three
computers but I will never use but one at a time, so...".
Larry Linson
Microsoft Access MVP
If I buy Microsoft Office 2003 Professional
Edition, Can I put it one all my computers?
If you have exactly two computers, one is in a fixed location, and the other
portable, and Office will only be in use on one of them at any given time,
yes. If you have any other situation, no, not according to the license
agreement to which you agree when you install Office.
And, Office 2003 does require "activation", so it is not as easy to "fudge"
as it was in the past... when someone might think "well, I have three
computers but I will never use but one at a time, so...".
Larry Linson
Microsoft Access MVP
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Charlie Hoffpauir
"Coach B" wrote
If you have exactly two computers, one is in a fixed location, and the other
portable, and Office will only be in use on one of them at any given time,
yes. If you have any other situation, no, not according to the license
agreement to which you agree when you install Office.
And, Office 2003 does require "activation", so it is not as easy to "fudge"
as it was in the past... when someone might think "well, I have three
computers but I will never use but one at a time, so...".
Larry Linson
Microsoft Access MVP
I believe that it is possible to buy an OEM copy of MS Office Pro....
I know I've seen one advertised recently. The license agreement is
usually different for OEM copies (but I haven't actually seen the
agreement for Office Pro OEM), as they are intended to be sold "with"
a computer. For most MS OEM programs that I've seen, the license
allows you to install the program only ONCE. Even if you destroy that
computer, you aren't allowed to transfer the programs to a new one. So
really, your best option is to read your license agreement, or if you
definitely want it on both the laptop and the desktop, and you meet
the requirements of usage that Larry quoted, then be sure to buy a
retail copy.
Charlie Hoffpauir
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James A. Fortune
Larry said:"Coach B" wrote
If you have exactly two computers, one is in a fixed location, and the other
portable, and Office will only be in use on one of them at any given time,
yes. If you have any other situation, no, not according to the license
agreement to which you agree when you install Office.
And, Office 2003 does require "activation", so it is not as easy to "fudge"
as it was in the past... when someone might think "well, I have three
computers but I will never use but one at a time, so...".
Larry Linson
Microsoft Access MVP
If I remember correctly, Microsoft originally considered even the "one
use at a time" on two computers to be a violation of the license
agreement. I think there was a court case that established the right of
say, a worker, to be able to install the software she uses at work at
home under the assumption that she can't run both programs
simultaneously. I.e., software is somewhat like a book. If such a case
exists, does anyone have a link to information about the establishment
of that legal precedent?
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Larry Linson
As far as I know, your rights are whatever is agreed between the licensor
and the licensee. (Before anyone "reminds" me, I acknowledge that the
licensee has little choice but to agree or switch to different software with
a different license.) I doubt there was such a court decision, unless it was
regarding the interpretation of a specific license agreement. On the other
hand, I have been wrong before...
Larry Linson
Microsoft Access MVP
and the licensee. (Before anyone "reminds" me, I acknowledge that the
licensee has little choice but to agree or switch to different software with
a different license.) I doubt there was such a court decision, unless it was
regarding the interpretation of a specific license agreement. On the other
hand, I have been wrong before...
Larry Linson
Microsoft Access MVP
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Larry Linson
You're right, Charlie, I just didn't even consider the OEM license. There
are other "special" licenses, too -- the academic license, which requires
the licensee to be a bona fide student or teacher, the development license
for Microsoft Developer Network subscribers which does include multiple
installations, and Corporate Licenses, for organizations who need large
numbers of licenses, and, I'd guess, yet a different license for
governmental entities.
What I was describing was my understanding of the current retail license. My
only advice (I am not a lawyer, and do not play one in the newsgroup) is
read your license agreement and, if any questions, see your attorney for an
opinion.
Larry Linson
Microsoft Access MVP
are other "special" licenses, too -- the academic license, which requires
the licensee to be a bona fide student or teacher, the development license
for Microsoft Developer Network subscribers which does include multiple
installations, and Corporate Licenses, for organizations who need large
numbers of licenses, and, I'd guess, yet a different license for
governmental entities.
What I was describing was my understanding of the current retail license. My
only advice (I am not a lawyer, and do not play one in the newsgroup) is
read your license agreement and, if any questions, see your attorney for an
opinion.
Larry Linson
Microsoft Access MVP
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Guest
agreement. I think there was a court case that established the right of
Most US implicit rights were removed by the Millennium digital rights act.
Old case law is no longer relevant to computer software. You see this most
clearly in the restrictions on use of old versions of software: MS did not
try to prevent you from using Access 2 if you had a licence for Access 97.
The licensing agreements changed with Office 2000 partly because the law
changed.
(david)
Most US implicit rights were removed by the Millennium digital rights act.
Old case law is no longer relevant to computer software. You see this most
clearly in the restrictions on use of old versions of software: MS did not
try to prevent you from using Access 2 if you had a licence for Access 97.
The licensing agreements changed with Office 2000 partly because the law
changed.
(david)
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Guest
-- the academic license, which requires
I was bemused to see that (at least some versions of)
the academic license primarily require that it be used
for "non commercial" work.
I'm not sure who the licensee would be if you have a
8 year old child, but if I have a child in school I can buy
for my family an Academic version and also use it for
home use.
Have a look at the MS Office site and draw your own
conclusions :~)
(david)
the licensee to be a bona fide student or teacher,
I was bemused to see that (at least some versions of)
the academic license primarily require that it be used
for "non commercial" work.
I'm not sure who the licensee would be if you have a
8 year old child, but if I have a child in school I can buy
for my family an Academic version and also use it for
home use.
Have a look at the MS Office site and draw your own
conclusions :~)
(david)
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James A. Fortune
david@epsomdotcomdotau said:Most US implicit rights were removed by the Millennium digital rights act.
Old case law is no longer relevant to computer software. You see this most
clearly in the restrictions on use of old versions of software: MS did not
try to prevent you from using Access 2 if you had a licence for Access 97.
The licensing agreements changed with Office 2000 partly because the law
changed.
(david)
Many thanks David for this information. Here's where to find a copy of
the digital rights act:
http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c105:H.R.2281.ENR:
James A. Fortune