use one microsoft office for two home computers?

[CShea]

This is a stupid question, perhaps, but I've got Office X on my
home/business imac. I just bought a new ibook. Do I need to also
purchase a second copy of Office (or at least Word) for this new
computer, or am I licensed to use my current Office on the ibook?

Is there some way to buy a second license without shelling out an
additional $200 for a whole new set of Office on CD?

 

[JE McGimpsey]

This is a stupid question, perhaps, but I've got Office X on my
home/business imac. I just bought a new ibook. Do I need to also
purchase a second copy of Office (or at least Word) for this new
computer, or am I licensed to use my current Office on the ibook?

Is there some way to buy a second license without shelling out an
additional $200 for a whole new set of Office on CD?

You can read your Office X license in the Welcome application in the
Microsoft Office X folder.

But briefly, you're allowed to install Office on one desktop and one
laptop, for your "exclusive use". That means that you're not allowed to
use office apps at the same time on both machines.

If you have a student or educator in your household, you can get a
Student and Teacher edition for $149. The license allows use on three
machines, but does not allow upgrades.

 

[Paul Ballou]

There appears to be no specific info on individual licensing on the Office X
Website.

This is some contact info from the website

"We offer many licensing programs to suit the different needs of
individuals, organizations, and academic users. If you have questions about
your license or would like advice about finding the right licensing program,
please contact us. To speak to a Microsoft representative, call (800)
426-9400|"

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control.

 

[Walt Basil]

This is a stupid question, perhaps, but I've got Office X on my
home/business imac. I just bought a new ibook. Do I need to also
purchase a second copy of Office (or at least Word) for this new
computer, or am I licensed to use my current Office on the ibook?

Is there some way to buy a second license without shelling out an
additional $200 for a whole new set of Office on CD?

You are allowed to install it on a desktop and a laptop without purchasing a
new license. You cannot, however, use it at the same time on both machines
while they are on the same network.

Here is an excerpt from the End User License Agreement:

1.1 General License Grant to Install and Use Software Product. You may
install and use one copy of the Software Product on a single computer,
device, workstation, terminal, or other digital electronic or analog device
(³Device²). You may make a second copy of the Software Product and install
it on a portable Device for the exclusive use of the person who is the
primary user of the first copy of the Software Product. A license for the
Software Product may not be shared.