Possible Donation to a Fire Department?

[Terry Handel (MFPD 4112)]

I'm a fire fighter for a rural fire protection district and as a lot of other
departments we don't have much money. I'm wondering what the possibility is
on receiving a donation of Office 2007 for department use (for reports, grant
applications, requisitions..etc..) on approximately 6 computers. And if there
is a possibility, what would be the best way to achieve this goal?

 

[JoAnn Paules]

Not by posting anything here. We are not Microsoft employees. I belive there
is a page on Microsoft's site for charities but I wouldn't count on that
happening. They probably get inundated with requests for freebies.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]
Tech Editor for "Microsoft Publisher 2007 For Dummies"


"Terry Handel (MFPD 4112)" <Terry Handel (MFPD
4112)@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...

 

[db ´¯`·.. >]

I agree with Joanne's posting
and I am a fan of microsoft
products.

but I also understand your
needs and know you wouldn't
be asking, if you had a budget
for the software.

therefore, I would suggest
a freeware version called
open office.

the question I no longer recall
the answer to, if there is some
compatibility between open office
and ms office;

whereas whether or not they
can read or open each others
file types in some manner, either
by conversion or importing/exporting.

but it is still an option and maybe you
can use the above to make a
requisition to purchase ms office.

---------------

in addition, I would install another
program called primo pdf;

because you may have a need to
send documents to others who do
not use open office.

that way when you make documents
with open office, you can export/print
them into pdf so others can view the
files emailed to them.

-----------

what is then left to do is having an
email program like outlook, which is
included with msoffice.

however, you can get webmail
accounts.
--

db·´¯`·...¸><)))º>
DatabaseBen, Retired Professional
- Systems Analyst
- Database Developer
- Accountancy
- Veteran of the Armed Forces

"share the nirvana" - dbZen

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

 

[Ann]

I'm a fire fighter for a rural fire protection district and as a lot of other
departments we don't have much money. I'm wondering what the possibility is
on receiving a donation of Office 2007 for department use (for reports, grant
applications, requisitions..etc..) on approximately 6 computers. And if there
is a possibility, what would be the best way to achieve this goal?

You're probably going to have to resort to fund-raising to raise
the cash purchase a copy of Office 2007 and volume licenses. I
know lots of larger fire departments fund-raise for charity - why
not for necessary, but "not in the budget", department software?

Ann W.

 

[JoAnn Paules]

Normally I'd never suggest Open Office but I think your suggestion is a good
one.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]
Tech Editor for "Microsoft Publisher 2007 For Dummies"

 

[LVTravel]

I agree with Joanne's posting
and I am a fan of microsoft
products.

but I also understand your
needs and know you wouldn't
be asking, if you had a budget
for the software.

therefore, I would suggest
a freeware version called
open office.

the question I no longer recall
the answer to, if there is some
compatibility between open office
and ms office;

whereas whether or not they
can read or open each others
file types in some manner, either
by conversion or importing/exporting.

but it is still an option and maybe you
can use the above to make a
requisition to purchase ms office.

---------------

in addition, I would install another
program called primo pdf;

because you may have a need to
send documents to others who do
not use open office.

that way when you make documents
with open office, you can export/print
them into pdf so others can view the
files emailed to them.

-----------

what is then left to do is having an
email program like outlook, which is
included with msoffice.

however, you can get webmail
accounts.
--

db·´¯`·...¸><)))º>
DatabaseBen, Retired Professional
- Systems Analyst
- Database Developer
- Accountancy
- Veteran of the Armed Forces

"share the nirvana" - dbZen

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

"Terry Handel (MFPD 4112)" <Terry Handel (MFPD
4112)@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

The newest Open Office www.openoffice.org can read and write to the new
Office 2007, as well as, '97-2003 file formats for at least Word, PPT &
Excel. Not all Excel formulas and Word macros will work but for a free
program it can be well worth it. I installed it years ago on a computer I
donated to a children's charity. The person that uses this computer also
uses a business owned system that has Office 2003 on it. She has no
problems switching from one computer to the other. The only issue is that
the default file formats should changed from the OO formats to the Office
formats.

 

[Meebers]

I got my "free" copy of Office 2007 (and other stuff) by going to a local
Microsoft Launch Event. One copy/license per attendee. Another possibility
is the Microsoft Home Use program if your town/county/state qualifies @ $20
a copy.

Normally I'd never suggest Open Office but I think your suggestion is a
good one.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]
Tech Editor for "Microsoft Publisher 2007 For Dummies"

"Terry Handel (MFPD 4112)" <Terry Handel (MFPD
4112)@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

 

[JoAnn Paules]

Home Use means home use, not business.

"The Home Use Program is a Microsoft Software Assurance benefit that is
available as part of Microsoft Volume Licensing programs. Through this
offering, your eligible employees can acquire Microsoft Office programs and
suites, including Microsoft Office Enterprise 2007, to install and use on a
home computer during the term of your Software Assurance coverage."



--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]
Tech Editor for "Microsoft Publisher 2007 For Dummies"

I got my "free" copy of Office 2007 (and other stuff) by going to a local
Microsoft Launch Event. One copy/license per attendee. Another possibility
is the Microsoft Home Use program if your town/county/state qualifies @ $20
a copy.

Normally I'd never suggest Open Office but I think your suggestion is a
good one.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]
Tech Editor for "Microsoft Publisher 2007 For Dummies"

"Terry Handel (MFPD 4112)" <Terry Handel (MFPD
4112)@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
I'm a fire fighter for a rural fire protection district and as a lot of
other
departments we don't have much money. I'm wondering what the
possibility is
on receiving a donation of Office 2007 for department use (for reports,
grant
applications, requisitions..etc..) on approximately 6 computers. And if
there
is a possibility, what would be the best way to achieve this goal?

 

[Meebers]

I do my companys business @ Home.

Home Use means home use, not business.

"The Home Use Program is a Microsoft Software Assurance benefit that is
available as part of Microsoft Volume Licensing programs. Through this
offering, your eligible employees can acquire Microsoft Office programs
and suites, including Microsoft Office Enterprise 2007, to install and use
on a home computer during the term of your Software Assurance coverage."



--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]
Tech Editor for "Microsoft Publisher 2007 For Dummies"

I got my "free" copy of Office 2007 (and other stuff) by going to a local
Microsoft Launch Event. One copy/license per attendee. Another
possibility is the Microsoft Home Use program if your town/county/state
qualifies @ $20 a copy.

Normally I'd never suggest Open Office but I think your suggestion is a
good one.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]
Tech Editor for "Microsoft Publisher 2007 For Dummies"




"Terry Handel (MFPD 4112)" <Terry Handel (MFPD
4112)@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
I'm a fire fighter for a rural fire protection district and as a lot
of other
departments we don't have much money. I'm wondering what the
possibility is
on receiving a donation of Office 2007 for department use (for
reports, grant
applications, requisitions..etc..) on approximately 6 computers. And
if there
is a possibility, what would be the best way to achieve this goal?

 

[JoAnn Paules]

I'm not a lawyer, nor do I play one on television.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]
Tech Editor for "Microsoft Publisher 2007 For Dummies"

I do my companys business @ Home.

Home Use means home use, not business.

"The Home Use Program is a Microsoft Software Assurance benefit that is
available as part of Microsoft Volume Licensing programs. Through this
offering, your eligible employees can acquire Microsoft Office programs
and suites, including Microsoft Office Enterprise 2007, to install and
use on a home computer during the term of your Software Assurance
coverage."



--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]
Tech Editor for "Microsoft Publisher 2007 For Dummies"

I got my "free" copy of Office 2007 (and other stuff) by going to a local
Microsoft Launch Event. One copy/license per attendee. Another
possibility is the Microsoft Home Use program if your town/county/state
qualifies @ $20 a copy.


Normally I'd never suggest Open Office but I think your suggestion is a
good one.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]
Tech Editor for "Microsoft Publisher 2007 For Dummies"




"Terry Handel (MFPD 4112)" <Terry Handel (MFPD
4112)@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
I'm a fire fighter for a rural fire protection district and as a lot
of other
departments we don't have much money. I'm wondering what the
possibility is
on receiving a donation of Office 2007 for department use (for
reports, grant
applications, requisitions..etc..) on approximately 6 computers. And
if there
is a possibility, what would be the best way to achieve this goal?

 

[Meebers]

I do work in the office, commute and do work @ home...sort of being
flexible. "The Home Use Program supports flexible work and commute options
while also providing employees with significant savings on software"

I'm not a lawyer, nor do I play one on television.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]
Tech Editor for "Microsoft Publisher 2007 For Dummies"

I do my companys business @ Home.

Home Use means home use, not business.

"The Home Use Program is a Microsoft Software Assurance benefit that is
available as part of Microsoft Volume Licensing programs. Through this
offering, your eligible employees can acquire Microsoft Office programs
and suites, including Microsoft Office Enterprise 2007, to install and
use on a home computer during the term of your Software Assurance
coverage."



--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]
Tech Editor for "Microsoft Publisher 2007 For Dummies"



I got my "free" copy of Office 2007 (and other stuff) by going to a
local Microsoft Launch Event. One copy/license per attendee. Another
possibility is the Microsoft Home Use program if your town/county/state
qualifies @ $20 a copy.


Normally I'd never suggest Open Office but I think your suggestion is
a good one.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]
Tech Editor for "Microsoft Publisher 2007 For Dummies"




"Terry Handel (MFPD 4112)" <Terry Handel (MFPD
4112)@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
I'm a fire fighter for a rural fire protection district and as a lot
of other
departments we don't have much money. I'm wondering what the
possibility is
on receiving a donation of Office 2007 for department use (for
reports, grant
applications, requisitions..etc..) on approximately 6 computers. And
if there
is a possibility, what would be the best way to achieve this goal?

 

[JoAnn Paules]

My company also offers the Home Use but I don't want software that I can no
longer use should something happen and I am no longer an employee.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]
Tech Editor for "Microsoft Publisher 2007 For Dummies"

I do work in the office, commute and do work @ home...sort of being
flexible. "The Home Use Program supports flexible work and commute options
while also providing employees with significant savings on software"

I'm not a lawyer, nor do I play one on television.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]
Tech Editor for "Microsoft Publisher 2007 For Dummies"

I do my companys business @ Home.

Home Use means home use, not business.

"The Home Use Program is a Microsoft Software Assurance benefit that is
available as part of Microsoft Volume Licensing programs. Through this
offering, your eligible employees can acquire Microsoft Office programs
and suites, including Microsoft Office Enterprise 2007, to install and
use on a home computer during the term of your Software Assurance
coverage."



--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]
Tech Editor for "Microsoft Publisher 2007 For Dummies"



I got my "free" copy of Office 2007 (and other stuff) by going to a
local Microsoft Launch Event. One copy/license per attendee. Another
possibility is the Microsoft Home Use program if your town/county/state
qualifies @ $20 a copy.


Normally I'd never suggest Open Office but I think your suggestion is
a good one.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]
Tech Editor for "Microsoft Publisher 2007 For Dummies"




"Terry Handel (MFPD 4112)" <Terry Handel (MFPD
4112)@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
I'm a fire fighter for a rural fire protection district and as a
lot of other
departments we don't have much money. I'm wondering what the
possibility is
on receiving a donation of Office 2007 for department use (for
reports, grant
applications, requisitions..etc..) on approximately 6 computers.
And if there
is a possibility, what would be the best way to achieve this goal?

 

[Meebers]

Well if that infortunate thing happens, attend a Microsoft Launch event and
get a spare. I believe that all you would have to do then is re-register
the software that you already have installed. I know that when last I
attended one, the instructions were to download the trial software and apply
the license given out at the show. I would think that you....and
MVP....have attended some?

My company also offers the Home Use but I don't want software that I can
no longer use should something happen and I am no longer an employee.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]
Tech Editor for "Microsoft Publisher 2007 For Dummies"

I do work in the office, commute and do work @ home...sort of being
flexible. "The Home Use Program supports flexible work and commute
options while also providing employees with significant savings on
software"

I'm not a lawyer, nor do I play one on television.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]
Tech Editor for "Microsoft Publisher 2007 For Dummies"



I do my companys business @ Home.

Home Use means home use, not business.

"The Home Use Program is a Microsoft Software Assurance benefit that
is available as part of Microsoft Volume Licensing programs. Through
this offering, your eligible employees can acquire Microsoft Office
programs and suites, including Microsoft Office Enterprise 2007, to
install and use on a home computer during the term of your Software
Assurance coverage."



--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]
Tech Editor for "Microsoft Publisher 2007 For Dummies"



I got my "free" copy of Office 2007 (and other stuff) by going to a
local Microsoft Launch Event. One copy/license per attendee. Another
possibility is the Microsoft Home Use program if your
town/county/state qualifies @ $20 a copy.


Normally I'd never suggest Open Office but I think your suggestion
is a good one.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]
Tech Editor for "Microsoft Publisher 2007 For Dummies"




"Terry Handel (MFPD 4112)" <Terry Handel (MFPD
4112)@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
I'm a fire fighter for a rural fire protection district and as a
lot of other
departments we don't have much money. I'm wondering what the
possibility is
on receiving a donation of Office 2007 for department use (for
reports, grant
applications, requisitions..etc..) on approximately 6 computers.
And if there
is a possibility, what would be the best way to achieve this goal?

 

[JoAnn Paules]

They only do launches in major cities. Microsoft probably can't even tell
you where my hometown is located. I work 40+ hours a week - and not for
myself. I can't afford to take off work and drive two or more hours for a
launch.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]
Tech Editor for "Microsoft Publisher 2007 For Dummies"

Well if that infortunate thing happens, attend a Microsoft Launch event
and get a spare. I believe that all you would have to do then is
re-register the software that you already have installed. I know that
when last I attended one, the instructions were to download the trial
software and apply the license given out at the show. I would think that
you....and MVP....have attended some?

My company also offers the Home Use but I don't want software that I can
no longer use should something happen and I am no longer an employee.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]
Tech Editor for "Microsoft Publisher 2007 For Dummies"

I do work in the office, commute and do work @ home...sort of being
flexible. "The Home Use Program supports flexible work and commute
options while also providing employees with significant savings on
software"


I'm not a lawyer, nor do I play one on television.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]
Tech Editor for "Microsoft Publisher 2007 For Dummies"



I do my companys business @ Home.

Home Use means home use, not business.

"The Home Use Program is a Microsoft Software Assurance benefit that
is available as part of Microsoft Volume Licensing programs. Through
this offering, your eligible employees can acquire Microsoft Office
programs and suites, including Microsoft Office Enterprise 2007, to
install and use on a home computer during the term of your Software
Assurance coverage."



--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]
Tech Editor for "Microsoft Publisher 2007 For Dummies"



I got my "free" copy of Office 2007 (and other stuff) by going to a
local Microsoft Launch Event. One copy/license per attendee. Another
possibility is the Microsoft Home Use program if your
town/county/state qualifies @ $20 a copy.


Normally I'd never suggest Open Office but I think your suggestion
is a good one.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]
Tech Editor for "Microsoft Publisher 2007 For Dummies"




"Terry Handel (MFPD 4112)" <Terry Handel (MFPD
4112)@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
I'm a fire fighter for a rural fire protection district and as a
lot of other
departments we don't have much money. I'm wondering what the
possibility is
on receiving a donation of Office 2007 for department use (for
reports, grant
applications, requisitions..etc..) on approximately 6 computers.
And if there
is a possibility, what would be the best way to achieve this
goal?

 

[Earle Horton]

http://ebussilvertonws.ebusbuilder.com/index.asp?documentid=182

;^)

Cheers,

Earle

They only do launches in major cities. Microsoft probably can't even tell
you where my hometown is located. I work 40+ hours a week - and not for
myself. I can't afford to take off work and drive two or more hours for a
launch.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]
Tech Editor for "Microsoft Publisher 2007 For Dummies"

Well if that infortunate thing happens, attend a Microsoft Launch event
and get a spare. I believe that all you would have to do then is
re-register the software that you already have installed. I know that
when last I attended one, the instructions were to download the trial
software and apply the license given out at the show. I would think that
you....and MVP....have attended some?

My company also offers the Home Use but I don't want software that I can
no longer use should something happen and I am no longer an employee.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]
Tech Editor for "Microsoft Publisher 2007 For Dummies"



I do work in the office, commute and do work @ home...sort of being
flexible. "The Home Use Program supports flexible work and commute
options while also providing employees with significant savings on
software"


I'm not a lawyer, nor do I play one on television.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]
Tech Editor for "Microsoft Publisher 2007 For Dummies"



I do my companys business @ Home.

Home Use means home use, not business.

"The Home Use Program is a Microsoft Software Assurance benefit that
is available as part of Microsoft Volume Licensing programs. Through
this offering, your eligible employees can acquire Microsoft Office
programs and suites, including Microsoft Office Enterprise 2007, to
install and use on a home computer during the term of your Software
Assurance coverage."



--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]
Tech Editor for "Microsoft Publisher 2007 For Dummies"



I got my "free" copy of Office 2007 (and other stuff) by going to a
local Microsoft Launch Event. One copy/license per attendee.
Another possibility is the Microsoft Home Use program if your
town/county/state qualifies @ $20 a copy.


Normally I'd never suggest Open Office but I think your suggestion
is a good one.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]
Tech Editor for "Microsoft Publisher 2007 For Dummies"




"Terry Handel (MFPD 4112)" <Terry Handel (MFPD
4112)@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
I'm a fire fighter for a rural fire protection district and as a
lot of other
departments we don't have much money. I'm wondering what the
possibility is
on receiving a donation of Office 2007 for department use (for
reports, grant
applications, requisitions..etc..) on approximately 6 computers.
And if there
is a possibility, what would be the best way to achieve this
goal?

 

[JoAnn Paules]

You aren't telling me they did a launch thre I hope. Even my hometown has
more than 531 people in it.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]
Tech Editor for "Microsoft Publisher 2007 For Dummies"

http://ebussilvertonws.ebusbuilder.com/index.asp?documentid=182

;^)

Cheers,

Earle

They only do launches in major cities. Microsoft probably can't even tell
you where my hometown is located. I work 40+ hours a week - and not for
myself. I can't afford to take off work and drive two or more hours for a
launch.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]
Tech Editor for "Microsoft Publisher 2007 For Dummies"

Well if that infortunate thing happens, attend a Microsoft Launch event
and get a spare. I believe that all you would have to do then is
re-register the software that you already have installed. I know that
when last I attended one, the instructions were to download the trial
software and apply the license given out at the show. I would think
that you....and MVP....have attended some?


My company also offers the Home Use but I don't want software that I
can no longer use should something happen and I am no longer an
employee.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]
Tech Editor for "Microsoft Publisher 2007 For Dummies"



I do work in the office, commute and do work @ home...sort of being
flexible. "The Home Use Program supports flexible work and commute
options while also providing employees with significant savings on
software"


I'm not a lawyer, nor do I play one on television.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]
Tech Editor for "Microsoft Publisher 2007 For Dummies"



I do my companys business @ Home.

Home Use means home use, not business.

"The Home Use Program is a Microsoft Software Assurance benefit
that is available as part of Microsoft Volume Licensing programs.
Through this offering, your eligible employees can acquire
Microsoft Office programs and suites, including Microsoft Office
Enterprise 2007, to install and use on a home computer during the
term of your Software Assurance coverage."



--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]
Tech Editor for "Microsoft Publisher 2007 For Dummies"



I got my "free" copy of Office 2007 (and other stuff) by going to a
local Microsoft Launch Event. One copy/license per attendee.
Another possibility is the Microsoft Home Use program if your
town/county/state qualifies @ $20 a copy.


Normally I'd never suggest Open Office but I think your
suggestion is a good one.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]
Tech Editor for "Microsoft Publisher 2007 For Dummies"




"Terry Handel (MFPD 4112)" <Terry Handel (MFPD
4112)@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
I'm a fire fighter for a rural fire protection district and as
a lot of other
departments we don't have much money. I'm wondering what the
possibility is
on receiving a donation of Office 2007 for department use (for
reports, grant
applications, requisitions..etc..) on approximately 6
computers. And if there
is a possibility, what would be the best way to achieve this
goal?

 

[Brianne]

G/Day Terry
MS do have a programme through which "not for profits, charities etc" can
avail themselves of MS software for a low admin fee per license. (Office 2003
$29 etc.)
Check out http://www.donortec.com.au
for info as to whether you would be eligible or not.
Good Luck
Brianne