Do I have a legitimate disk? (A really Long Question)

[Jorad]

We were cleaning out our computer related storage area, and I came upon
a "Not for Retail or OEM Distribution" disk for Office:mac 2001. The
CD includes the CD case with orange CD Key sticker on the back.

I'm assuming that the software was installed at one time since there is
a handwritten Product ID # that contains the CD key in the number. All
of the Macintosh computers that were ever used by the company are
accounted for and doesn't have the software installed on it, but
anybody who would have purchased (aquired) this disk has moved on to
other employment, so it is difficult to determine if this software disk
is legitimate, and whether I would qualify to purchase an Office:mac
2004 upgrade.

Is there a way to determine with Microsoft using the CD key # if
everything is good?

 

[Jorad]

I have a feeling that this disk was brought in by a student or former
student of a post-secondary institution who thought they'd save the
church a little money and install their copy of Office on the churches
computer. At one time this church was an acredited learning
institution (theological seminary), but this was back in the 80's.

It surprises me how many people assume that since a church is
non-profit/has a tight budget/run by volunteers/etc. that the normal
rules don't apply.

I'll do a little digging and see if I can't find the answer here.