[AccessD] OT - Action Pack

Well, if MS ever decides to close that loophole, the EULA requires that
they uninstall the software and any of its supporting files from all
their machines.  I've heard of people cheating like this, it's like
those who buy the Academic edition even though it isn't licensed for
commercial use.  If we aren't honest about our licenses, how can our
clients/customers/employees trust us?

Charlotte Foust


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[mailto:accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Steve Conklin
Sent: Thursday, March 02, 2006 10:20 AM
To: 'Access Developers discussion and problem solving'
Subject: Re: [AccessD] OT - Action Pack


Thanks for the link.  But there's no way this real estate office does
any influencing over anything computer related.  There's no stretching
the definition of their business to fit any of that, so that's why I
wanted to know if there is any risk of them losing theses licenses.
Seems to me that they have found a loophole that any business with <= 10
PC's and 1 Server can exploit.


Steve


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[mailto:accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Gary Kjos
Sent: Thursday, March 02, 2006 12:38 PM
To: Access Developers discussion and problem solving
Subject: Re: [AccessD] OT - Action Pack

https://partner.microsoft.com/40009735

has all the info.

here's a quote from the FAQ
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Who can subscribe to the Microsoft Action Pack?
The Microsoft Action Pack Subscription is available exclusively to
consultants, value-added resellers, value-added providers, system
integrators, developers, system builders, hosts, and service providers
who are enrolled as Registered Members in the Microsoft Partner Program
and who distribute or influence the acquisition of Microsoft software
and Microsoft-based solutions by end customers.

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that describes a pretty broad group. "influence the aquisition of
Microsoft software and Microsoft-bases solutions by end customers" can
include a whole lot of people and businesses.

I think Microsoft is glad to have them paying something every year.

GK


On 3/2/06, Steve Conklin <developer at ultradnt.com> wrote:
> I have picked up a new client, mostly for server work, and when I
> asked him if his Windows XP and Server 2003 were properly licensed, he

> showed me an Action Pack.  This is a real estate office, but 
> apparently because the word "consulting" is in the company name, it 
> was able to be registered to whatever level necessary to get an Action
Pack.
>
> The question is, is there any long term risk associated with this?
> Are these things re-newable an unlimited number of times?  Will MS 
> ever ask to see a list of how many clients you have influenced to buy 
> their products through your Ac.Pack?  Or did this company find a 
> loophole you could drive a truck through?
>
> I know there are a few Action Packers out there; I am an MSDN-U
> myself, so I don't any details about this thing.
>
> Thanks for any insight,
> Steve
>
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