John Colby
jwcolby at ColbyConsulting.com
Tue Nov 15 06:34:23 CST 2005
OK, I think Kathy is up to speed on pirated software. ;-) John W. Colby www.ColbyConsulting.com Contribute your unused CPU cycles to a good cause: http://folding.stanford.edu/ -----Original Message----- From: accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Jim Dettman Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2005 7:13 AM To: Access Developers discussion and problem solving Subject: Re: [AccessD] OT: OEM software bundles Kath, As the others have said, this is probably illegal, especially if you note the text at the bottom of their order form: "By pressing this button you agree that you are purchasing the software that does not come with any printed manual and a box. This software does NOT include any COA label or a sticker from the manufacturer. There is no technical support provided by the software manufacturer. All the software we offer in the English language ONLY. " No Certificate of authenticity; that pretty much says it right there. Jim. -----Original Message----- From: accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com]On Behalf Of Kath Pelletti Sent: Monday, November 14, 2005 6:56 PM To: AccessD at databaseadvisors.com Subject: [AccessD] OT: OEM software bundles Have any of you purchased or considered purchasing OEM versions of Office or Windows? Is there any guarantee at all that it will be the full version? And how do MS handle the activation aspect of Office with these versions? Can they be re-installed? It seems to be very difficult to find a list of *all* of the limitations of the OEM's. Is it in the hands of the distributor to select what goes into the package? Some of these bundles do look tempting: http://www.softdisks.net Kath -- AccessD mailing list AccessD at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/accessd Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com -- AccessD mailing list AccessD at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/accessd Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com