can I register a new version bought on ebay?

[KimSmith]

If I buy an unopened, unregistered Office Profession 2000 Academic version on
Ebay - can I register it and get updates? I'm not sure what Academic means?
Thanks!

 

[cdv]

Acadenic versions are generally priced for students and are single use only
that is you can't upgrade to newer versions.

 

[JoAnn Paules]

And I'm not 100% certain that you can still get updates for Office 2000.

 

[Og]

Just checked:
Updates for Office 2000 located here:
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/downloads/CD010225771033.aspx
Steve

 

[cdv]

It is my understanding that you can get version specific updates but can't
upgrade to newer versions with an academic copy. Has that changed?

 

[KimSmith]

So this means that I cannot put this on more than one computer? And if I
bought Office 2003 or 2007 upgrade it won't work with the Academic program -
is that correct?
thanks!

 

[JoAnn Paules]

Correct. It's a once and done deal. And if you aren't a student, you aren't
supposed to install it.

 

[KimSmith]

OK, thank you so much!
What am I looking for then, if I would like to be able to upgrade it? And
put it on my laptop and desktop computer?

 

[JoAnn Paules]

Full retail. No upgrades, no student editions, no academic editions, no
OEMs.