Office 2003 license

[Jan]

I have just bought Office 2003 Pro (Academic). I had
assumed I would be entitled to install the software on my
two computers. However, the little booklet attached to the
CDs, in the section on activation, says one can only
activate the software on a single machine. Is it indeed
the case? If so, how can I get an additional license? Do I
need to buy another package?

There was almost identical question posted in this group
yesterday. However, there was no clear black and white
answer. Can somebody from Microsoft clarify the issue,
please.

Thank you, Jan

 

[MrUser]

I have just bought Office 2003 Pro (Academic). I had
assumed I would be entitled to install the software on my
two computers. However, the little booklet attached to the
CDs, in the section on activation, says one can only
activate the software on a single machine. Is it indeed
the case? If so, how can I get an additional license? Do I
need to buy another package?

There was almost identical question posted in this group
yesterday. However, there was no clear black and white
answer. Can somebody from Microsoft clarify the issue,
please.

Thank you, Jan

That's why the Academic license is much cheaper.

 

[Beth Melton]

Hi Jan,

The Students And Teachers Edition provides for installation on 3
computers.

The Academic is licensed to a single computer.

Here is an overview of the Editions:
http://www.microsoft.com/office/editions/howtobuy/compare.mspx

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[Jan]

Thanks Beth,

Bad luck then. Still, do I need a second full license or
there is an incremental payment required?

On the margin, there is nothing on the number of computers
you can install the Office on the page you gave me a link
to. I have had a look there before buying and checked
again today.

Jan

 

[Beth Melton]

Thanks Beth,

Bad luck then. Still, do I need a second full license or
there is an incremental payment required?

I'm not sure about an Academic version. Perhaps someone else will know
this inforamtion.

On the margin, there is nothing on the number of computers
you can install the Office on the page you gave me a link
to. I have had a look there before buying and checked
again today.

Here's a link for the EULAs:
http://www.microsoft.com/office/eula/en.mspx

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[Guest]

I believe the "almost identical question" was from me. I
looked into the end user license page that Beth listed in
one of the threads, and it seemed to comfirm what I have
been reading from other posts, that office 03 pro can be
installed on one home pc and an additional laptop. If I'm
assuming too much, please correct. Granted, the
specific "academic license" was not listed, only the
retail version, so the academic may not have the laptop
clause. It would be nice to know for sure.

 

[Mike Williams [MVP]]

I believe the "almost identical question" was from me. I
looked into the end user license page that Beth listed in
one of the threads, and it seemed to comfirm what I have
been reading from other posts, that office 03 pro can be
installed on one home pc and an additional laptop. If I'm
assuming too much, please correct. Granted, the
specific "academic license" was not listed, only the
retail version, so the academic may not have the laptop
clause. It would be nice to know for sure.

I'm trying to get Microsoft to put something more concrete in writing on the
Office FAQ pages so that customers can make an informed decision prior to
opening the box and discovering the fine print. I think the current FAQ is
misleading.