laserblazer Posted July 22, 2008 Posted July 22, 2008 One of our ex-teacher's son is starting at college and needs Office 2003. His new laptop has Office 2007 installed but needs activating. If he paid to have 2007 activated could he then install and use 2003 instead? This seems to be the cheapest solution.
localzuk Posted July 22, 2008 Posted July 22, 2008 As far as I'm aware, the OEM and retail versions provided with laptops/by activation don't include downgrade rights. So no, this wouldn't be allowed. You'd need to locate a legit 2003 license.
Inbir316 Posted July 22, 2008 Posted July 22, 2008 try openoffice its open source software which is pretty much replica of office 2003 and its free!
Disease Posted July 22, 2008 Posted July 22, 2008 Open office sucks though Can't he just use office 2007, unless he is on an office course i really can not see any reason why he should not just use 2007.
Scotmk Posted July 22, 2008 Posted July 22, 2008 Just use office 2007 and if he needs to send anything to other people, "save as" office 2003, simple!
sparkeh Posted July 22, 2008 Posted July 22, 2008 As far as I'm aware, the OEM and retail versions provided with laptops/by activation don't include downgrade rights. So no, this wouldn't be allowed. You'd need to locate a legit 2003 license. Correct, this document explains all.
flashsnaps Posted July 22, 2008 Posted July 22, 2008 Office 2007 on his laptop will only work for a certain amount of days or times opened, before it will have to be activated before he can use it again.
Domino Posted July 22, 2008 Posted July 22, 2008 Open Office sucks? ...why? DOn't make me get the flaming death
powdarrmonkey Posted July 22, 2008 Posted July 22, 2008 Don't get a full retail thingy of 2007, use the Media-less License Kit (MLK) usually available at a discount from the laptop manufacturer. HP's for example are much cheaper through MLK.
localzuk Posted July 22, 2008 Posted July 22, 2008 Office 2007 on his laptop will only work for a certain amount of days or times opened, before it will have to be activated before he can use it again. No it won't. Once you pay for it, it activates and you have a full version. Sure, the new versions of Office and Vista call home occasionally to confirm authorisation, but this shouldn't be a problem so long as you have an internet connection of some form.
FN-GM Posted July 22, 2008 Posted July 22, 2008 It sucks because it's not made by Bill. Bad rep coming your way
alonebfg Posted July 22, 2008 Posted July 22, 2008 I am not being funny but a student licence for ful version of office 2007 is only £70 which will give him the whole works. look here Amazon.co.uk: Microsoft Office 2007 Home and Student Edition (3 User Licence) (PC): Microsoft: Software or here it is only £50 Product Categories if you want it pay for it.
laserblazer Posted July 22, 2008 Author Posted July 22, 2008 His problem is that the course involves ICT skills and they teach using 2003, so that's what he wants on his laptop. I've found the MS Student package at around £70 but it doesn't include Publisher which is part of the module. Thanks for the advice.
powdarrmonkey Posted July 22, 2008 Posted July 22, 2008 It would surprise me if they didn't have one of the work-at-home agreements, where he gets a copy for the duration of his course. It's worth enquiring, sometimes they don't shout about it much. 1
Quackers Posted July 22, 2008 Posted July 22, 2008 Rights to OEM versions of applications software are granted in the OEM License Terms. The OEM License Terms for OEM versions of applications software do not grant downgrade rights. Taken from Microsoft.
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