From: David Troxell - Encourager Software on
On Wed, 19 May 2010 01:08:01 -0700, Prithvi wrote:

> I got that point from your blog - I knew this wasn't 'upgrade pricing'. I
> just made my own assumption that same would be true for an upgrade (esp. DVD)
> and I got a reply from the authorized reseller today affirming that the
> upgrade will indeed be for 3PCs,

Thanks for sharing.

Yes, the Buy Office 2007 now - get Office 2010 Free is a unique kind of
offer to prevent sales from decreasing when a new major version is
released.

I think many who participate in it will be VERY happy with Office 2010 -
it's not just a few feature upgrades here and there in each product,

but a whole new improved set of methodologies and features including
co-authoring, powerpoint broadcast, outlook conversation view, office web
apps, and ways to share information and co-editing across many platforms -
whether it be phone, internet, servers, desktops, etc

David

> albeit all online since availability of DVD
> from Microsoft isn't clear as yet to this reseller. So online upgrade too is
> applicable for 3 PCs. I have, however, pressed him for arranging an official
> DVD for the upgrade ... let's see how this goes. Thanks David !
>
> "David Troxell - Encourager Software" wrote:
>
>> On Tue, 18 May 2010 22:09:01 -0700, Prithvi wrote:
>>
>>> Thanks David. I have bookmarked the link for your blog and it clearly points
>>> out that MS Office Home & Student 2010 with 'traditional disc' is for 3PCs.
>>
>> My blog ONLY refers to NEW Office 2010 Purchases for these three Office
>> 2010 products:
>>
>> Office Home and Student 2010, Office Home and Business 2010, Office
>> Professional 2010
>>
>> There is ** NO upgrade pricing for Office 2010 ** for retail purchases.
>>
>> Some will look at pricing only and "mistake" Product Key Card for upgrade
>> pricing - It IS NOT upgrade pricing - it offers MORE restrictive license
>> terms.
>>
>> - AND, it has nothing to with the the SPECIAL Offer - Buy Office 2007 -
>> Office 2010 Free offer that I referred to.
>>
>> The answers you seek for the Buy Office 2007 - Office 2010 Free offer - I
>> cannot answer - If the FAQ provided at that page does not clearly answer
>> all your questions, you should contact Microsoft directly for your answers.
>>
>> And before you ask - I have NO contact information to give you - perhaps
>> others might.
>>
>> David
>>
>>> Nice !! BUT here's the twist from the link: If anybody selects 'Product Key
>>> Card' - he will get this license for 1PC and that PC (non-transferable) only.
>>> I hate asking questions but with the invisible caveats one needs to be sure
>>> so here goes another one: "Does selecting 'Product Key Card' equal 'Online
>>> Upgrade' ?? .. Is this the same thing ?? if so then I might as well ask for a
>>> 'traditional disc' and get this upgrade on all my 3 laptops and still be
>>> transferable. Still unsure but looks like the odds are in favor of the 'disc'
>>> option.
>>>
>>> I also noticed this under eligibility FAQ from your MS link: "Customers are
>>> limited to one Office 2010 product for each corresponding qualifying Office
>>> 2007 product purchase". Now ONE Office Product = One(-for-3PCs) ?... this
>>> isn't clarified in the FAQ section for either of the options: 'Traditional
>>> Disc Upgrade' NOR 'Downloadable Online Upgrade'. I have a hunch that spending
>>> more for the 'fee' for extra DVD makes sense cuz it 'seems' to be directed
>>> towards 3PCs. Something's aren't very clear from Microsoft and FAQ's need to
>>> address these small points too. Very North Korean-ish ;-) Thanks again. Pl
>>> advise.
>>>
>>> "David Troxell - Encourager Software" wrote:
>>>
>>>> On Tue, 18 May 2010 11:22:09 -0700, Prithvi wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Thanks David. I read the License terms - mine fall under FPP , so RETAIL it
>>>>> is. I also read the two speific points on REASSIGN TO OTHER DEVICE & UPGRADE
>>>>> & CONVERSION which brings me to ask another question: Since mine is a ONE
>>>>> COPY 3PC Off2007 License, now already activated, based on DL's suggestions
>>>>> (thanks again by the way), on 3 of my laptops, will I get Office2010 upgraded
>>>>> on all of these
>>>>
>>>> OK, first, some of these questions - I can direct you to a Microsoft source
>>>> to better help you - and some, only a qualified Microsoft employee could
>>>> answer - we are volunteers here of various background and qualifications...
>>>>
>>>> Buy Office 2007 - Office 2010 Free
>>>> http://office2010.microsoft.com/en-us/tech-guarantee/microsoft-office-2010-technology-guarantee-FX101825695.aspx
>>>>
>>>> IF you qualify under the terms explained at this reference - "Purchase and
>>>> activate a qualifying Office 2007 product between March 5, 2010, and
>>>> September 30, 2010, and you can download Office 2010 at no additional
>>>> cost."
>>>>
>>>> I can't tell you specifically what you are entitled to - read that main
>>>> page carefully and click on other links on that page as well.
>>>>
>>>>>? I would like to think so, but then one cant be too sure.
>>>>> Also is a DVD (for a fee) OPTION better for upgrades like these - hopefully I
>>>>> can use the DVD to upgrade all the three laptops to Off2010. Lemme know.
>>>>
>>>> Just from the general previous questions submitted her - "I can't find my
>>>> previous office disks and product key", etc - it's always helpful to buy a
>>>> disc version of anything for most - and keep your product keys with the
>>>> discs.
>>>>
>>>> Because of possible confusion that will arise as many decide on a Office
>>>> 2010 retail purchase - I have created this blog
>>>>
>>>> Microsoft Office 2010 �V Full Packaged Product or Product Key Card
>>>> http://profileexchanges.com/blog/?p=376
>>>>
>>>> David
>>>>
>>>>> Thanks !
>>>>>
>>>>> "David Troxell - Encourager Software" wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> On Sun, 16 May 2010 06:48:01 -0700, Prithvi wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I had the impression the 3 specific PC's on which the first installs are done
>>>>>>> too get locked in and one can't re-install it on a fourth PC. As I understand
>>>>>>> I can use it on as many PC's as possible as long as it is on '3 working
>>>>>>> installs'. So I can change the OS from Vista > 7 and reinstall Office. Great
>>>>>>> .. thanks a lot !
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Always refer to the License terms for the Microsoft Office you have
>>>>>> installed on your computer - many ask here, but we can only give general
>>>>>> suggestions, and some of it is fairly accurate IF you have described your
>>>>>> purchase accurately -
>>>>>>
>>>>>> What you can specifically do - how many copies, reassign rights, upgrade,
>>>>>> conversion etc - are spelled out in YOUR License terms.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> License Terms - Office 2007
>>>>>>
>>>>>> http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/products/HA102103171033.aspx
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Additional tips about License Terms - your specific License Terms provide
>>>>>> the details you need.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Office 2007 is used as an example
>>>>>>
>>>>>> In your 2007 version - click on Office Button - Options - Resources - About
>>>>>> - View the Microsoft Software License Terms
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Normally the License terms includes sections for Retail License Terms, OEM
>>>>>> License Terms and Media-Less License Terms (In Office 2010 - Product Key
>>>>>> Card - PKC will replace Media-Less or MLK)
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Then, under the Installation and Use Rights, it specifically states how you
>>>>>> can assign your license.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> For 2007 products, this is also a good resource page for License Terms in
>>>>>> identifying the kind of product you have:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> If your designation is FPP, then the Retail License Terms below apply to
>>>>>> you. If your designation is OEM, then the OEM License Terms below apply to
>>>>>> you. If your designation is MLK, then the Media-less License Kit Terms
>>>>>> below apply to you.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/products/HA102240441033.aspx
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Also, another helpful tip (IF it applies in your specific license terms) -
>>>>>> READ your license terms to be sure you HAVE specific reassign useage
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Here is a REASSIGN * Example *
>>>>>>
>>>>>> REASSIGN TO ANOTHER DEVICE. You may reassign the license to a different
>>>>>> device any number of times, but not more than one time every 90 days. If
>>>>>> you reassign, that other device becomes the "licensed device." If you
>>>>>> retire the licensed device due to hardware failure, you may reassign the
>>>>>> license sooner.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Other important issues are detailed in your License Terms as well - for
>>>>>> example - UPGRADE OR CONVERSION
>>>>>>
>>>>>> David
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> "DL" wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> The license is for three working installations, not 3 installs, you can
>>>>>>>> install as often as you like
>>>>>>>> Uninstall any Trial and its Activation assistant, reboot, prior to
>>>>>>>> installing from media
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> "Prithvi" <Prithvi(a)discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>>>>>>> news:48FC6D48-9CEB-4E24-80AA-693A3C5ADFBC(a)microsoft.com...
>>>>>>>>> I own a netbook - Samsung N140 with resolution 1024X600 and has the option
>>>>>>>>> to
>>>>>>>>> be 1024X768. I am using MS Office Home and Student 2007 Trial Version.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Yesterday I bought and successfully installed brand new 3PC Licensed
>>>>>>>>> Office
>>>>>>>>> Home & Student 2007 for my other 2 notebooks - the recent one that is
>>>>>>>>> freely
>>>>>>>>> upgradeable to Office 2010 whenever it's out (Office 2010 free upgrade
>>>>>>>>> being
>>>>>>>>> the main reason to buy it in the first place. See:
>>>>>>>>> http://office2010.microsoft.com/en-us/tech-guarantee/microsoft-office-2010-technology-guarantee-FX101825695.aspx).
>>>>>>>>> So I intend to load this balance 1 license version in my netbook.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Queries:
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> 1] MS office website shows that it (Office 2007) is suited for 1024X768 &
>>>>>>>>> above. Well, how is the same working on my netbook cuz I multitask by
>>>>>>>>> surfing
>>>>>>>>> & using word at same time, so am presuming my netbook allows MS Office
>>>>>>>>> 2007
>>>>>>>>> to run in 1024X600 mode. I still need to make use of the balance one PC
>>>>>>>>> license activation left for the new Office. Plz clarify and confirm.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> 2] If 'yes' for above, then can I install the newly bought Office using
>>>>>>>>> that
>>>>>>>>> DVD (I have a separate CD/DVD Drive so no problem there) OR is there a
>>>>>>>>> short
>>>>>>>>> way to feeding in Product Key since the trail version is already there to
>>>>>>>>> make it licensed w/o having to unistall and then install the office. Is
>>>>>>>>> there
>>>>>>>>> a short way or do I simply uninstall and install using the new DVD
>>>>>>>>> itself �V
>>>>>>>>> fair n square?
>>>>



--
From David Troxell - Encourager Software
Email - mailto:office2010_Remove_@_Me_encouragersoftware.com
Microsoft Forums NNTP Bridge - Instructions to use
http://profileexchanges.com/blog/?p=397
From: Prithvi on
Noted. The date set for release in S.E.Asia is Sept'10 as per reseller ...
funny.. but I am presuming this will be preponed [MS may be conveying a later
date to pre-empt traffic woes ;-) ]. Thanks David - I'll post next when I get
the same on my 3PCs & if you are saying Off2010 is a good thing to have, then
I'll take your "word" for it :-) Cheers !!

"David Troxell - Encourager Software" wrote:

> On Wed, 19 May 2010 01:08:01 -0700, Prithvi wrote:
>
> > I got that point from your blog - I knew this wasn't 'upgrade pricing'. I
> > just made my own assumption that same would be true for an upgrade (esp. DVD)
> > and I got a reply from the authorized reseller today affirming that the
> > upgrade will indeed be for 3PCs,
>
> Thanks for sharing.
>
> Yes, the Buy Office 2007 now - get Office 2010 Free is a unique kind of
> offer to prevent sales from decreasing when a new major version is
> released.
>
> I think many who participate in it will be VERY happy with Office 2010 -
> it's not just a few feature upgrades here and there in each product,
>
> but a whole new improved set of methodologies and features including
> co-authoring, powerpoint broadcast, outlook conversation view, office web
> apps, and ways to share information and co-editing across many platforms -
> whether it be phone, internet, servers, desktops, etc
>
> David
>
> > albeit all online since availability of DVD
> > from Microsoft isn't clear as yet to this reseller. So online upgrade too is
> > applicable for 3 PCs. I have, however, pressed him for arranging an official
> > DVD for the upgrade ... let's see how this goes. Thanks David !
> >
> > "David Troxell - Encourager Software" wrote:
> >
> >> On Tue, 18 May 2010 22:09:01 -0700, Prithvi wrote:
> >>
> >>> Thanks David. I have bookmarked the link for your blog and it clearly points
> >>> out that MS Office Home & Student 2010 with 'traditional disc' is for 3PCs.
> >>
> >> My blog ONLY refers to NEW Office 2010 Purchases for these three Office
> >> 2010 products:
> >>
> >> Office Home and Student 2010, Office Home and Business 2010, Office
> >> Professional 2010
> >>
> >> There is ** NO upgrade pricing for Office 2010 ** for retail purchases.
> >>
> >> Some will look at pricing only and "mistake" Product Key Card for upgrade
> >> pricing - It IS NOT upgrade pricing - it offers MORE restrictive license
> >> terms.
> >>
> >> - AND, it has nothing to with the the SPECIAL Offer - Buy Office 2007 -
> >> Office 2010 Free offer that I referred to.
> >>
> >> The answers you seek for the Buy Office 2007 - Office 2010 Free offer - I
> >> cannot answer - If the FAQ provided at that page does not clearly answer
> >> all your questions, you should contact Microsoft directly for your answers.
> >>
> >> And before you ask - I have NO contact information to give you - perhaps
> >> others might.
> >>
> >> David
> >>
> >>> Nice !! BUT here's the twist from the link: If anybody selects 'Product Key
> >>> Card' - he will get this license for 1PC and that PC (non-transferable) only.
> >>> I hate asking questions but with the invisible caveats one needs to be sure
> >>> so here goes another one: "Does selecting 'Product Key Card' equal 'Online
> >>> Upgrade' ?? .. Is this the same thing ?? if so then I might as well ask for a
> >>> 'traditional disc' and get this upgrade on all my 3 laptops and still be
> >>> transferable. Still unsure but looks like the odds are in favor of the 'disc'
> >>> option.
> >>>
> >>> I also noticed this under eligibility FAQ from your MS link: "Customers are
> >>> limited to one Office 2010 product for each corresponding qualifying Office
> >>> 2007 product purchase". Now ONE Office Product = One(-for-3PCs) ?... this
> >>> isn't clarified in the FAQ section for either of the options: 'Traditional
> >>> Disc Upgrade' NOR 'Downloadable Online Upgrade'. I have a hunch that spending
> >>> more for the 'fee' for extra DVD makes sense cuz it 'seems' to be directed
> >>> towards 3PCs. Something's aren't very clear from Microsoft and FAQ's need to
> >>> address these small points too. Very North Korean-ish ;-) Thanks again. Pl
> >>> advise.
> >>>
> >>> "David Troxell - Encourager Software" wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> On Tue, 18 May 2010 11:22:09 -0700, Prithvi wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>>> Thanks David. I read the License terms - mine fall under FPP , so RETAIL it
> >>>>> is. I also read the two speific points on REASSIGN TO OTHER DEVICE & UPGRADE
> >>>>> & CONVERSION which brings me to ask another question: Since mine is a ONE
> >>>>> COPY 3PC Off2007 License, now already activated, based on DL's suggestions
> >>>>> (thanks again by the way), on 3 of my laptops, will I get Office2010 upgraded
> >>>>> on all of these
> >>>>
> >>>> OK, first, some of these questions - I can direct you to a Microsoft source
> >>>> to better help you - and some, only a qualified Microsoft employee could
> >>>> answer - we are volunteers here of various background and qualifications...
> >>>>
> >>>> Buy Office 2007 - Office 2010 Free
> >>>> http://office2010.microsoft.com/en-us/tech-guarantee/microsoft-office-2010-technology-guarantee-FX101825695.aspx
> >>>>
> >>>> IF you qualify under the terms explained at this reference - "Purchase and
> >>>> activate a qualifying Office 2007 product between March 5, 2010, and
> >>>> September 30, 2010, and you can download Office 2010 at no additional
> >>>> cost."
> >>>>
> >>>> I can't tell you specifically what you are entitled to - read that main
> >>>> page carefully and click on other links on that page as well.
> >>>>
> >>>>>? I would like to think so, but then one cant be too sure.
> >>>>> Also is a DVD (for a fee) OPTION better for upgrades like these - hopefully I
> >>>>> can use the DVD to upgrade all the three laptops to Off2010. Lemme know.
> >>>>
> >>>> Just from the general previous questions submitted her - "I can't find my
> >>>> previous office disks and product key", etc - it's always helpful to buy a
> >>>> disc version of anything for most - and keep your product keys with the
> >>>> discs.
> >>>>
> >>>> Because of possible confusion that will arise as many decide on a Office
> >>>> 2010 retail purchase - I have created this blog
> >>>>
> >>>> Microsoft Office 2010 – Full Packaged Product or Product Key Card
> >>>> http://profileexchanges.com/blog/?p=376
> >>>>
> >>>> David
> >>>>
> >>>>> Thanks !
> >>>>>
> >>>>> "David Troxell - Encourager Software" wrote:
> >>>>>
> >>>>>> On Sun, 16 May 2010 06:48:01 -0700, Prithvi wrote:
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>> I had the impression the 3 specific PC's on which the first installs are done
> >>>>>>> too get locked in and one can't re-install it on a fourth PC. As I understand
> >>>>>>> I can use it on as many PC's as possible as long as it is on '3 working
> >>>>>>> installs'. So I can change the OS from Vista > 7 and reinstall Office. Great
> >>>>>>> .. thanks a lot !
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Always refer to the License terms for the Microsoft Office you have
> >>>>>> installed on your computer - many ask here, but we can only give general
> >>>>>> suggestions, and some of it is fairly accurate IF you have described your
> >>>>>> purchase accurately -
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> What you can specifically do - how many copies, reassign rights, upgrade,
> >>>>>> conversion etc - are spelled out in YOUR License terms.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> License Terms - Office 2007
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/products/HA102103171033.aspx
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Additional tips about License Terms - your specific License Terms provide
> >>>>>> the details you need.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Office 2007 is used as an example
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> In your 2007 version - click on Office Button - Options - Resources - About
> >>>>>> - View the Microsoft Software License Terms
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Normally the License terms includes sections for Retail License Terms, OEM
> >>>>>> License Terms and Media-Less License Terms (In Office 2010 - Product Key
> >>>>>> Card - PKC will replace Media-Less or MLK)
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Then, under the Installation and Use Rights, it specifically states how you
> >>>>>> can assign your license.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> For 2007 products, this is also a good resource page for License Terms in
> >>>>>> identifying the kind of product you have:
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> If your designation is FPP, then the Retail License Terms below apply to
> >>>>>> you. If your designation is OEM, then the OEM License Terms below apply to
> >>>>>> you. If your designation is MLK, then the Media-less License Kit Terms
> >>>>>> below apply to you.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/products/HA102240441033.aspx
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Also, another helpful tip (IF it applies in your specific license terms) -
> >>>>>> READ your license terms to be sure you HAVE specific reassign useage
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Here is a REASSIGN * Example *
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> REASSIGN TO ANOTHER DEVICE. You may reassign the license to a different
> >>>>>> device any number of times, but not more than one time every 90 days. If
> >>>>>> you reassign, that other device becomes the "licensed device." If you
> >>>>>> retire the licensed device due to hardware failure, you may reassign the
> >>>>>> license sooner.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Other important issues are detailed in your License Terms as well - for
> >>>>>> example - UPGRADE OR CONVERSION
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> David
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> "DL" wrote:
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> The license is for three working installations, not 3 installs, you can
> >>>>>>>> install as often as you like
> >>>>>>>> Uninstall any Trial and its Activation assistant, reboot, prior to
> >>>>>>>> installing from media
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> "Prithvi" <Prithvi(a)discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >>>>>>>> news:48FC6D48-9CEB-4E24-80AA-693A3C5ADFBC(a)microsoft.com...
> >>>>>>>>> I own a netbook - Samsung N140 with resolution 1024X600 and has the option
> >>>>>>>>> to
> >>>>>>>>> be 1024X768. I am using MS Office Home and Student 2007 Trial Version.
> >>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>> Yesterday I bought and successfully installed brand new 3PC Licensed
> >>>>>>>>> Office
> >>>>>>>>> Home & Student 2007 for my other 2 notebooks - the recent one that is
> >>>>>>>>> freely
> >>>>>>>>> upgradeable to Office 2010 whenever it's out (Office 2010 free upgrade
> >>>>>>>>> being
> >>>>>>>>> the main reason to buy it in the first place. See:
> >>>>>>>>> http://office2010.microsoft.com/en-us/tech-guarantee/microsoft-office-2010-technology-guarantee-FX101825695.aspx).
> >>>>>>>>> So I intend to load this balance 1 license version in my netbook.
> >>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>> Queries:
> >>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>> 1] MS office website shows that it (Office 2007) is suited for 1024X768 &
> >>>>>>>>> above. Well, how is the same working on my netbook cuz I multitask by
> >>>>>>>>> surfing
> >>>>>>>>> & using word at same time, so am presuming my netbook allows MS Office
> >>>>>>>>> 2007
> >>>>>>>>> to run in 1024X600 mode. I still need to make use of the balance one PC
> >>>>>>>>> license activation left for the new Office. Plz clarify and confirm.
> >>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>> 2] If 'yes' for above, then can I install the newly bought Office using
> >>>>>>>>> that
> >>>>>>>>> DVD (I have a separate CD/DVD Drive so no problem there) OR is there a
> >>>>>>>>> short
> >>>>>>>>> way to feeding in Product Key since the trail version is already there to
> >>>>>>>>> make it licensed w/o having to unistall and then install the office. Is
> >>>>>>>>> there
> >>>>>>>>> a short way or do I simply uninstall and install using the new DVD
> >>>>>>>>> itself –
> >>>>>>>>> fair n square?
> >>>>
>
>
>
> --
> From David Troxell - Encourager Software
> Email - mailto:office2010_Remove_@_Me_encouragersoftware.com
> Microsoft Forums NNTP Bridge - Instructions to use
> http://profileexchanges.com/blog/?p=397
> .
>
From: David Troxell - Encourager Software on
On Wed, 19 May 2010 22:45:01 -0700, Prithvi wrote:

> Noted. The date set for release in S.E.Asia is Sept'10 as per reseller ...
> funny.. but I am presuming this will be preponed [MS may be conveying a later
> date to pre-empt traffic woes ;-) ]. Thanks David - I'll post next when I get
> the same on my 3PCs & if you are saying Off2010 is a good thing to have, then
> I'll take your "word" for it :-) Cheers !!

I have been using Office PRO 2007 since when I installed Vista Ultimate -
early 2007 - and Office Pro Plus 2010 beta earlier this year (and RTM
version of Office Pro Plus 2010 when released to MSDN subscribers)

I realize many can not afford to easily update to latest, but for those who
can manage - Office 2010 is a leap ahead in productivity and more efficient
use as compared to previous releases.

There are some REAL bargains out there presently when you purchase from
qualified Microsoft resellers - for example.

Microsoft Office Small Business 2007 FULL VERSION (must buy FULL Version,
not upgrade to qualify)

http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Office-Small-Business-VERSION/dp/B000HCXKKS/encouragersof-20

USD $318.48

Buy Office 2007 - Office 2010 Free

http://office2010.microsoft.com/en-us/tech-guarantee/microsoft-office-2010-technology-guarantee-faq-HA101812304.aspx

Click on - What Office 2007 products qualify...

Buy Office Small Business 2007 - get Office Professional 2010

Office Professional 2010 - a USD $499.99 value!

David

>
> "David Troxell - Encourager Software" wrote:
>
>> On Wed, 19 May 2010 01:08:01 -0700, Prithvi wrote:
>>
>>> I got that point from your blog - I knew this wasn't 'upgrade pricing'. I
>>> just made my own assumption that same would be true for an upgrade (esp. DVD)
>>> and I got a reply from the authorized reseller today affirming that the
>>> upgrade will indeed be for 3PCs,
>>
>> Thanks for sharing.
>>
>> Yes, the Buy Office 2007 now - get Office 2010 Free is a unique kind of
>> offer to prevent sales from decreasing when a new major version is
>> released.
>>
>> I think many who participate in it will be VERY happy with Office 2010 -
>> it's not just a few feature upgrades here and there in each product,
>>
>> but a whole new improved set of methodologies and features including
>> co-authoring, powerpoint broadcast, outlook conversation view, office web
>> apps, and ways to share information and co-editing across many platforms -
>> whether it be phone, internet, servers, desktops, etc
>>
>> David
>>
>>> albeit all online since availability of DVD
>>> from Microsoft isn't clear as yet to this reseller. So online upgrade too is
>>> applicable for 3 PCs. I have, however, pressed him for arranging an official
>>> DVD for the upgrade ... let's see how this goes. Thanks David !
>>>
>>> "David Troxell - Encourager Software" wrote:
>>>
>>>> On Tue, 18 May 2010 22:09:01 -0700, Prithvi wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Thanks David. I have bookmarked the link for your blog and it clearly points
>>>>> out that MS Office Home & Student 2010 with 'traditional disc' is for 3PCs.
>>>>
>>>> My blog ONLY refers to NEW Office 2010 Purchases for these three Office
>>>> 2010 products:
>>>>
>>>> Office Home and Student 2010, Office Home and Business 2010, Office
>>>> Professional 2010
>>>>
>>>> There is ** NO upgrade pricing for Office 2010 ** for retail purchases.
>>>>
>>>> Some will look at pricing only and "mistake" Product Key Card for upgrade
>>>> pricing - It IS NOT upgrade pricing - it offers MORE restrictive license
>>>> terms.
>>>>
>>>> - AND, it has nothing to with the the SPECIAL Offer - Buy Office 2007 -
>>>> Office 2010 Free offer that I referred to.
>>>>
>>>> The answers you seek for the Buy Office 2007 - Office 2010 Free offer - I
>>>> cannot answer - If the FAQ provided at that page does not clearly answer
>>>> all your questions, you should contact Microsoft directly for your answers.
>>>>
>>>> And before you ask - I have NO contact information to give you - perhaps
>>>> others might.
>>>>
>>>> David
>>>>
>>>>> Nice !! BUT here's the twist from the link: If anybody selects 'Product Key
>>>>> Card' - he will get this license for 1PC and that PC (non-transferable) only.
>>>>> I hate asking questions but with the invisible caveats one needs to be sure
>>>>> so here goes another one: "Does selecting 'Product Key Card' equal 'Online
>>>>> Upgrade' ?? .. Is this the same thing ?? if so then I might as well ask for a
>>>>> 'traditional disc' and get this upgrade on all my 3 laptops and still be
>>>>> transferable. Still unsure but looks like the odds are in favor of the 'disc'
>>>>> option.
>>>>>
>>>>> I also noticed this under eligibility FAQ from your MS link: "Customers are
>>>>> limited to one Office 2010 product for each corresponding qualifying Office
>>>>> 2007 product purchase". Now ONE Office Product = One(-for-3PCs) ?... this
>>>>> isn't clarified in the FAQ section for either of the options: 'Traditional
>>>>> Disc Upgrade' NOR 'Downloadable Online Upgrade'. I have a hunch that spending
>>>>> more for the 'fee' for extra DVD makes sense cuz it 'seems' to be directed
>>>>> towards 3PCs. Something's aren't very clear from Microsoft and FAQ's need to
>>>>> address these small points too. Very North Korean-ish ;-) Thanks again. Pl
>>>>> advise.
>>>>>
>>>>> "David Troxell - Encourager Software" wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> On Tue, 18 May 2010 11:22:09 -0700, Prithvi wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Thanks David. I read the License terms - mine fall under FPP , so RETAIL it
>>>>>>> is. I also read the two speific points on REASSIGN TO OTHER DEVICE & UPGRADE
>>>>>>> & CONVERSION which brings me to ask another question: Since mine is a ONE
>>>>>>> COPY 3PC Off2007 License, now already activated, based on DL's suggestions
>>>>>>> (thanks again by the way), on 3 of my laptops, will I get Office2010 upgraded
>>>>>>> on all of these
>>>>>>
>>>>>> OK, first, some of these questions - I can direct you to a Microsoft source
>>>>>> to better help you - and some, only a qualified Microsoft employee could
>>>>>> answer - we are volunteers here of various background and qualifications...
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Buy Office 2007 - Office 2010 Free
>>>>>> http://office2010.microsoft.com/en-us/tech-guarantee/microsoft-office-2010-technology-guarantee-FX101825695.aspx
>>>>>>
>>>>>> IF you qualify under the terms explained at this reference - "Purchase and
>>>>>> activate a qualifying Office 2007 product between March 5, 2010, and
>>>>>> September 30, 2010, and you can download Office 2010 at no additional
>>>>>> cost."
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I can't tell you specifically what you are entitled to - read that main
>>>>>> page carefully and click on other links on that page as well.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>? I would like to think so, but then one cant be too sure.
>>>>>>> Also is a DVD (for a fee) OPTION better for upgrades like these - hopefully I
>>>>>>> can use the DVD to upgrade all the three laptops to Off2010. Lemme know.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Just from the general previous questions submitted her - "I can't find my
>>>>>> previous office disks and product key", etc - it's always helpful to buy a
>>>>>> disc version of anything for most - and keep your product keys with the
>>>>>> discs.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Because of possible confusion that will arise as many decide on a Office
>>>>>> 2010 retail purchase - I have created this blog
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Microsoft Office 2010 �V Full Packaged Product or Product Key Card
>>>>>> http://profileexchanges.com/blog/?p=376
>>>>>>
>>>>>> David
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Thanks !
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> "David Troxell - Encourager Software" wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> On Sun, 16 May 2010 06:48:01 -0700, Prithvi wrote:
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> I had the impression the 3 specific PC's on which the first installs are done
>>>>>>>>> too get locked in and one can't re-install it on a fourth PC. As I understand
>>>>>>>>> I can use it on as many PC's as possible as long as it is on '3 working
>>>>>>>>> installs'. So I can change the OS from Vista > 7 and reinstall Office. Great
>>>>>>>>> .. thanks a lot !
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Always refer to the License terms for the Microsoft Office you have
>>>>>>>> installed on your computer - many ask here, but we can only give general
>>>>>>>> suggestions, and some of it is fairly accurate IF you have described your
>>>>>>>> purchase accurately -
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> What you can specifically do - how many copies, reassign rights, upgrade,
>>>>>>>> conversion etc - are spelled out in YOUR License terms.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> License Terms - Office 2007
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/products/HA102103171033.aspx
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Additional tips about License Terms - your specific License Terms provide
>>>>>>>> the details you need.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Office 2007 is used as an example
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> In your 2007 version - click on Office Button - Options - Resources - About
>>>>>>>> - View the Microsoft Software License Terms
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Normally the License terms includes sections for Retail License Terms, OEM
>>>>>>>> License Terms and Media-Less License Terms (In Office 2010 - Product Key
>>>>>>>> Card - PKC will replace Media-Less or MLK)
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Then, under the Installation and Use Rights, it specifically states how you
>>>>>>>> can assign your license.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> For 2007 products, this is also a good resource page for License Terms in
>>>>>>>> identifying the kind of product you have:
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> If your designation is FPP, then the Retail License Terms below apply to
>>>>>>>> you. If your designation is OEM, then the OEM License Terms below apply to
>>>>>>>> you. If your designation is MLK, then the Media-less License Kit Terms
>>>>>>>> below apply to you.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/products/HA102240441033.aspx
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Also, another helpful tip (IF it applies in your specific license terms) -
>>>>>>>> READ your license terms to be sure you HAVE specific reassign useage
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Here is a REASSIGN * Example *
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> REASSIGN TO ANOTHER DEVICE. You may reassign the license to a different
>>>>>>>> device any number of times, but not more than one time every 90 days. If
>>>>>>>> you reassign, that other device becomes the "licensed device." If you
>>>>>>>> retire the licensed device due to hardware failure, you may reassign the
>>>>>>>> license sooner.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Other important issues are detailed in your License Terms as well - for
>>>>>>>> example - UPGRADE OR CONVERSION
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> David
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> "DL" wrote:
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> The license is for three working installations, not 3 installs, you can
>>>>>>>>>> install as often as you like
>>>>>>>>>> Uninstall any Trial and its Activation assistant, reboot, prior to
>>>>>>>>>> installing from media
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> "Prithvi" <Prithvi(a)discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>>>>>>>>> news:48FC6D48-9CEB-4E24-80AA-693A3C5ADFBC(a)microsoft.com...
>>>>>>>>>>> I own a netbook - Samsung N140 with resolution 1024X600 and has the option
>>>>>>>>>>> to
>>>>>>>>>>> be 1024X768. I am using MS Office Home and Student 2007 Trial Version.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Yesterday I bought and successfully installed brand new 3PC Licensed
>>>>>>>>>>> Office
>>>>>>>>>>> Home & Student 2007 for my other 2 notebooks - the recent one that is
>>>>>>>>>>> freely
>>>>>>>>>>> upgradeable to Office 2010 whenever it's out (Office 2010 free upgrade
>>>>>>>>>>> being
>>>>>>>>>>> the main reason to buy it in the first place. See:
>>>>>>>>>>> http://office2010.microsoft.com/en-us/tech-guarantee/microsoft-office-2010-technology-guarantee-FX101825695.aspx).
>>>>>>>>>>> So I intend to load this balance 1 license version in my netbook.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Queries:
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> 1] MS office website shows that it (Office 2007) is suited for 1024X768 &
>>>>>>>>>>> above. Well, how is the same working on my netbook cuz I multitask by
>>>>>>>>>>> surfing
>>>>>>>>>>> & using word at same time, so am presuming my netbook allows MS Office
>>>>>>>>>>> 2007
>>>>>>>>>>> to run in 1024X600 mode. I still need to make use of the balance one PC
>>>>>>>>>>> license activation left for the new Office. Plz clarify and confirm.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> 2] If 'yes' for above, then can I install the newly bought Office using
>>>>>>>>>>> that
>>>>>>>>>>> DVD (I have a separate CD/DVD Drive so no problem there) OR is there a
>>>>>>>>>>> short
>>>>>>>>>>> way to feeding in Product Key since the trail version is already there to
>>>>>>>>>>> make it licensed w/o having to unistall and then install the office. Is
>>>>>>>>>>> there
>>>>>>>>>>> a short way or do I simply uninstall and install using the new DVD
>>>>>>>>>>> itself �V
>>>>>>>>>>> fair n square?
>>>>>>



--
From David Troxell - Encourager Software
Email - mailto:office2010_Remove_@_Me_encouragersoftware.com
Microsoft Forums NNTP Bridge - Instructions to use
http://profileexchanges.com/blog/?p=397
From: Prithvi on
I have bought a qualifying product from an authorized reseller (from whom I
got myself an email confirming same just to be very sure) and it all looks
good for my Office 2010 Upgrade. Its Office Home and Student 2010 for me.
Cheers, thanks!

"David Troxell - Encourager Software" wrote:

> On Wed, 19 May 2010 22:45:01 -0700, Prithvi wrote:
>
> > Noted. The date set for release in S.E.Asia is Sept'10 as per reseller ...
> > funny.. but I am presuming this will be preponed [MS may be conveying a later
> > date to pre-empt traffic woes ;-) ]. Thanks David - I'll post next when I get
> > the same on my 3PCs & if you are saying Off2010 is a good thing to have, then
> > I'll take your "word" for it :-) Cheers !!
>
> I have been using Office PRO 2007 since when I installed Vista Ultimate -
> early 2007 - and Office Pro Plus 2010 beta earlier this year (and RTM
> version of Office Pro Plus 2010 when released to MSDN subscribers)
>
> I realize many can not afford to easily update to latest, but for those who
> can manage - Office 2010 is a leap ahead in productivity and more efficient
> use as compared to previous releases.
>
> There are some REAL bargains out there presently when you purchase from
> qualified Microsoft resellers - for example.
>
> Microsoft Office Small Business 2007 FULL VERSION (must buy FULL Version,
> not upgrade to qualify)
>
> http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Office-Small-Business-VERSION/dp/B000HCXKKS/encouragersof-20
>
> USD $318.48
>
> Buy Office 2007 - Office 2010 Free
>
> http://office2010.microsoft.com/en-us/tech-guarantee/microsoft-office-2010-technology-guarantee-faq-HA101812304.aspx
>
> Click on - What Office 2007 products qualify...
>
> Buy Office Small Business 2007 - get Office Professional 2010
>
> Office Professional 2010 - a USD $499.99 value!
>
> David
>
> >
> > "David Troxell - Encourager Software" wrote:
> >
> >> On Wed, 19 May 2010 01:08:01 -0700, Prithvi wrote:
> >>
> >>> I got that point from your blog - I knew this wasn't 'upgrade pricing'. I
> >>> just made my own assumption that same would be true for an upgrade (esp. DVD)
> >>> and I got a reply from the authorized reseller today affirming that the
> >>> upgrade will indeed be for 3PCs,
> >>
> >> Thanks for sharing.
> >>
> >> Yes, the Buy Office 2007 now - get Office 2010 Free is a unique kind of
> >> offer to prevent sales from decreasing when a new major version is
> >> released.
> >>
> >> I think many who participate in it will be VERY happy with Office 2010 -
> >> it's not just a few feature upgrades here and there in each product,
> >>
> >> but a whole new improved set of methodologies and features including
> >> co-authoring, powerpoint broadcast, outlook conversation view, office web
> >> apps, and ways to share information and co-editing across many platforms -
> >> whether it be phone, internet, servers, desktops, etc
> >>
> >> David
> >>
> >>> albeit all online since availability of DVD
> >>> from Microsoft isn't clear as yet to this reseller. So online upgrade too is
> >>> applicable for 3 PCs. I have, however, pressed him for arranging an official
> >>> DVD for the upgrade ... let's see how this goes. Thanks David !
> >>>
> >>> "David Troxell - Encourager Software" wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> On Tue, 18 May 2010 22:09:01 -0700, Prithvi wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>>> Thanks David. I have bookmarked the link for your blog and it clearly points
> >>>>> out that MS Office Home & Student 2010 with 'traditional disc' is for 3PCs.
> >>>>
> >>>> My blog ONLY refers to NEW Office 2010 Purchases for these three Office
> >>>> 2010 products:
> >>>>
> >>>> Office Home and Student 2010, Office Home and Business 2010, Office
> >>>> Professional 2010
> >>>>
> >>>> There is ** NO upgrade pricing for Office 2010 ** for retail purchases.
> >>>>
> >>>> Some will look at pricing only and "mistake" Product Key Card for upgrade
> >>>> pricing - It IS NOT upgrade pricing - it offers MORE restrictive license
> >>>> terms.
> >>>>
> >>>> - AND, it has nothing to with the the SPECIAL Offer - Buy Office 2007 -
> >>>> Office 2010 Free offer that I referred to.
> >>>>
> >>>> The answers you seek for the Buy Office 2007 - Office 2010 Free offer - I
> >>>> cannot answer - If the FAQ provided at that page does not clearly answer
> >>>> all your questions, you should contact Microsoft directly for your answers.
> >>>>
> >>>> And before you ask - I have NO contact information to give you - perhaps
> >>>> others might.
> >>>>
> >>>> David
> >>>>
> >>>>> Nice !! BUT here's the twist from the link: If anybody selects 'Product Key
> >>>>> Card' - he will get this license for 1PC and that PC (non-transferable) only.
> >>>>> I hate asking questions but with the invisible caveats one needs to be sure
> >>>>> so here goes another one: "Does selecting 'Product Key Card' equal 'Online
> >>>>> Upgrade' ?? .. Is this the same thing ?? if so then I might as well ask for a
> >>>>> 'traditional disc' and get this upgrade on all my 3 laptops and still be
> >>>>> transferable. Still unsure but looks like the odds are in favor of the 'disc'
> >>>>> option.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> I also noticed this under eligibility FAQ from your MS link: "Customers are
> >>>>> limited to one Office 2010 product for each corresponding qualifying Office
> >>>>> 2007 product purchase". Now ONE Office Product = One(-for-3PCs) ?... this
> >>>>> isn't clarified in the FAQ section for either of the options: 'Traditional
> >>>>> Disc Upgrade' NOR 'Downloadable Online Upgrade'. I have a hunch that spending
> >>>>> more for the 'fee' for extra DVD makes sense cuz it 'seems' to be directed
> >>>>> towards 3PCs. Something's aren't very clear from Microsoft and FAQ's need to
> >>>>> address these small points too. Very North Korean-ish ;-) Thanks again. Pl
> >>>>> advise.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> "David Troxell - Encourager Software" wrote:
> >>>>>
> >>>>>> On Tue, 18 May 2010 11:22:09 -0700, Prithvi wrote:
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>> Thanks David. I read the License terms - mine fall under FPP , so RETAIL it
> >>>>>>> is. I also read the two speific points on REASSIGN TO OTHER DEVICE & UPGRADE
> >>>>>>> & CONVERSION which brings me to ask another question: Since mine is a ONE
> >>>>>>> COPY 3PC Off2007 License, now already activated, based on DL's suggestions
> >>>>>>> (thanks again by the way), on 3 of my laptops, will I get Office2010 upgraded
> >>>>>>> on all of these
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> OK, first, some of these questions - I can direct you to a Microsoft source
> >>>>>> to better help you - and some, only a qualified Microsoft employee could
> >>>>>> answer - we are volunteers here of various background and qualifications...
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Buy Office 2007 - Office 2010 Free
> >>>>>> http://office2010.microsoft.com/en-us/tech-guarantee/microsoft-office-2010-technology-guarantee-FX101825695.aspx
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> IF you qualify under the terms explained at this reference - "Purchase and
> >>>>>> activate a qualifying Office 2007 product between March 5, 2010, and
> >>>>>> September 30, 2010, and you can download Office 2010 at no additional
> >>>>>> cost."
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> I can't tell you specifically what you are entitled to - read that main
> >>>>>> page carefully and click on other links on that page as well.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>>? I would like to think so, but then one cant be too sure.
> >>>>>>> Also is a DVD (for a fee) OPTION better for upgrades like these - hopefully I
> >>>>>>> can use the DVD to upgrade all the three laptops to Off2010. Lemme know.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Just from the general previous questions submitted her - "I can't find my
> >>>>>> previous office disks and product key", etc - it's always helpful to buy a
> >>>>>> disc version of anything for most - and keep your product keys with the
> >>>>>> discs.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Because of possible confusion that will arise as many decide on a Office
> >>>>>> 2010 retail purchase - I have created this blog
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Microsoft Office 2010 – Full Packaged Product or Product Key Card
> >>>>>> http://profileexchanges.com/blog/?p=376
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> David
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>> Thanks !
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> "David Troxell - Encourager Software" wrote:
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> On Sun, 16 May 2010 06:48:01 -0700, Prithvi wrote:
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>> I had the impression the 3 specific PC's on which the first installs are done
> >>>>>>>>> too get locked in and one can't re-install it on a fourth PC. As I understand
> >>>>>>>>> I can use it on as many PC's as possible as long as it is on '3 working
> >>>>>>>>> installs'. So I can change the OS from Vista > 7 and reinstall Office. Great
> >>>>>>>>> .. thanks a lot !
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> Always refer to the License terms for the Microsoft Office you have
> >>>>>>>> installed on your computer - many ask here, but we can only give general
> >>>>>>>> suggestions, and some of it is fairly accurate IF you have described your
> >>>>>>>> purchase accurately -
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> What you can specifically do - how many copies, reassign rights, upgrade,
> >>>>>>>> conversion etc - are spelled out in YOUR License terms.
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> License Terms - Office 2007
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/products/HA102103171033.aspx
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> Additional tips about License Terms - your specific License Terms provide
> >>>>>>>> the details you need.
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> Office 2007 is used as an example
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> In your 2007 version - click on Office Button - Options - Resources - About
> >>>>>>>> - View the Microsoft Software License Terms
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> Normally the License terms includes sections for Retail License Terms, OEM
> >>>>>>>> License Terms and Media-Less License Terms (In Office 2010 - Product Key
> >>>>>>>> Card - PKC will replace Media-Less or MLK)
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> Then, under the Installation and Use Rights, it specifically states how you
> >>>>>>>> can assign your license.
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> For 2007 products, this is also a good resource page for License Terms in
> >>>>>>>> identifying the kind of product you have:
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> If your designation is FPP, then the Retail License Terms below apply to
> >>>>>>>> you. If your designation is OEM, then the OEM License Terms below apply to
> >>>>>>>> you. If your designation is MLK, then the Media-less License Kit Terms
> >>>>>>>> below apply to you.
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/products/HA102240441033.aspx
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> Also, another helpful tip (IF it applies in your specific license terms) -
> >>>>>>>> READ your license terms to be sure you HAVE specific reassign useage
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> Here is a REASSIGN * Example *
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> REASSIGN TO ANOTHER DEVICE. You may reassign the license to a different
> >>>>>>>> device any number of times, but not more than one time every 90 days. If
> >>>>>>>> you reassign, that other device becomes the "licensed device." If you
> >>>>>>>> retire the licensed device due to hardware failure, you may reassign the
> >>>>>>>> license sooner.
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> Other important issues are detailed in your License Terms as well - for
> >>>>>>>> example - UPGRADE OR CONVERSION
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> David
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>> "DL" wrote:
> >>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>> The license is for three working installations, not 3 installs, you can
> >>>>>>>>>> install as often as you like
> >>>>>>>>>> Uninstall any Trial and its Activation assistant, reboot, prior to
> >>>>>>>>>> installing from media
> >>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>> "Prithvi" <Prithvi(a)discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >>>>>>>>>> news:48FC6D48-9CEB-4E24-80AA-693A3C5ADFBC(a)microsoft.com...
> >>>>>>>>>>> I own a netbook - Samsung N140 with resolution 1024X600 and has the option
> >>>>>>>>>>> to
> >>>>>>>>>>> be 1024X768. I am using MS Office Home and Student 2007 Trial Version.
> >>>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>> Yesterday I bought and successfully installed brand new 3PC Licensed
> >>>>>>>>>>> Office
> >>>>>>>>>>> Home & Student 2007 for my other 2 notebooks - the recent one that is
> >>>>>>>>>>> freely
> >>>>>>>>>>> upgradeable to Office 2010 whenever it's out (Office 2010 free upgrade
> >>>>>>>>>>> being
> >>>>>>>>>>> the main reason to buy it in the first place. See:
> >>>>>>>>>>> http://office2010.microsoft.com/en-us/tech-guarantee/microsoft-office-2010-technology-guarantee-FX101825695.aspx).
> >>>>>>>>>>> So I intend to load this balance 1 license version in my netbook.
> >>>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>> Queries:
> >>>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>> 1] MS office website shows that it (Office 2007) is suited for 1024X768 &
> >>>>>>>>>>> above. Well, how is the same working on my netbook cuz I multitask by
> >>>>>>>>>>> surfing
> >>>>>>>>>>> & using word at same time, so am presuming my netbook allows MS Office
> >>>>>>>>>>> 2007
> >>>>>>>>>>> to run in 1024X600 mode. I still need to make use of the balance one PC
> >>>>>>>>>>> license activation left for the new Office. Plz clarify and confirm.
> >>>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>> 2] If 'yes' for above, then can I install the newly bought Office using
> >>>>>>>>>>> that
> >>>>>>>>>>> DVD (I have a separate CD/DVD Drive so no problem there) OR is there a
> >>>>>>>>>>> short
> >>>>>>>>>>> way to feeding in Product Key since the trail version is already there to
> >>>>>>>>>>> make it licensed w/o having to unistall and then install the office. Is
> >>>>>>>>>>> there
> >>>>>>>>>>> a short way or do I simply uninstall and install using the new DVD
> >>>>>>>>>>> itself –
> >>>>>>>>>>> fair n square?
> >>>>>>
>
>
>
> --
> From David Troxell - Encourager Software
> Email - mailto:office2010_Remove_@_Me_encouragersoftware.com
> Microsoft Forums NNTP Bridge - Instructions to use
> http://profileexchanges.com/blog/?p=397
> .
>
From: David Troxell - Encourager Software on
On Thu, 20 May 2010 09:08:16 -0700, Prithvi wrote:

> I have bought a qualifying product from an authorized reseller (from whom I
> got myself an email confirming same just to be very sure) and it all looks
> good for my Office 2010 Upgrade. Its Office Home and Student 2010 for me.

And, I'm sure you'll be happy with it - often when I (and others) reply, we
try to directly address a solution for the one first asking, but also reply
in helpful ways for others who view.

BTW, here is the official new web page for:

Microsoft Office Home and Student 2010

http://office2010.microsoft.com/en-us/home-and-student/office-home-and-student-FX101845698.aspx

David

> Cheers, thanks!
>
> "David Troxell - Encourager Software" wrote:
>
>> On Wed, 19 May 2010 22:45:01 -0700, Prithvi wrote:
>>
>>> Noted. The date set for release in S.E.Asia is Sept'10 as per reseller ...
>>> funny.. but I am presuming this will be preponed [MS may be conveying a later
>>> date to pre-empt traffic woes ;-) ]. Thanks David - I'll post next when I get
>>> the same on my 3PCs & if you are saying Off2010 is a good thing to have, then
>>> I'll take your "word" for it :-) Cheers !!
>>
>> I have been using Office PRO 2007 since when I installed Vista Ultimate -
>> early 2007 - and Office Pro Plus 2010 beta earlier this year (and RTM
>> version of Office Pro Plus 2010 when released to MSDN subscribers)
>>
>> I realize many can not afford to easily update to latest, but for those who
>> can manage - Office 2010 is a leap ahead in productivity and more efficient
>> use as compared to previous releases.
>>
>> There are some REAL bargains out there presently when you purchase from
>> qualified Microsoft resellers - for example.
>>
>> Microsoft Office Small Business 2007 FULL VERSION (must buy FULL Version,
>> not upgrade to qualify)
>>
>> http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Office-Small-Business-VERSION/dp/B000HCXKKS/encouragersof-20
>>
>> USD $318.48
>>
>> Buy Office 2007 - Office 2010 Free
>>
>> http://office2010.microsoft.com/en-us/tech-guarantee/microsoft-office-2010-technology-guarantee-faq-HA101812304.aspx
>>
>> Click on - What Office 2007 products qualify...
>>
>> Buy Office Small Business 2007 - get Office Professional 2010
>>
>> Office Professional 2010 - a USD $499.99 value!
>>
>> David
>>
>>>
>>> "David Troxell - Encourager Software" wrote:
>>>
>>>> On Wed, 19 May 2010 01:08:01 -0700, Prithvi wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> I got that point from your blog - I knew this wasn't 'upgrade pricing'. I
>>>>> just made my own assumption that same would be true for an upgrade (esp. DVD)
>>>>> and I got a reply from the authorized reseller today affirming that the
>>>>> upgrade will indeed be for 3PCs,
>>>>
>>>> Thanks for sharing.
>>>>
>>>> Yes, the Buy Office 2007 now - get Office 2010 Free is a unique kind of
>>>> offer to prevent sales from decreasing when a new major version is
>>>> released.
>>>>
>>>> I think many who participate in it will be VERY happy with Office 2010 -
>>>> it's not just a few feature upgrades here and there in each product,
>>>>
>>>> but a whole new improved set of methodologies and features including
>>>> co-authoring, powerpoint broadcast, outlook conversation view, office web
>>>> apps, and ways to share information and co-editing across many platforms -
>>>> whether it be phone, internet, servers, desktops, etc
>>>>
>>>> David
>>>>
>>>>> albeit all online since availability of DVD
>>>>> from Microsoft isn't clear as yet to this reseller. So online upgrade too is
>>>>> applicable for 3 PCs. I have, however, pressed him for arranging an official
>>>>> DVD for the upgrade ... let's see how this goes. Thanks David !
>>>>>
>>>>> "David Troxell - Encourager Software" wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> On Tue, 18 May 2010 22:09:01 -0700, Prithvi wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Thanks David. I have bookmarked the link for your blog and it clearly points
>>>>>>> out that MS Office Home & Student 2010 with 'traditional disc' is for 3PCs.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> My blog ONLY refers to NEW Office 2010 Purchases for these three Office
>>>>>> 2010 products:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Office Home and Student 2010, Office Home and Business 2010, Office
>>>>>> Professional 2010
>>>>>>
>>>>>> There is ** NO upgrade pricing for Office 2010 ** for retail purchases.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Some will look at pricing only and "mistake" Product Key Card for upgrade
>>>>>> pricing - It IS NOT upgrade pricing - it offers MORE restrictive license
>>>>>> terms.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> - AND, it has nothing to with the the SPECIAL Offer - Buy Office 2007 -
>>>>>> Office 2010 Free offer that I referred to.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> The answers you seek for the Buy Office 2007 - Office 2010 Free offer - I
>>>>>> cannot answer - If the FAQ provided at that page does not clearly answer
>>>>>> all your questions, you should contact Microsoft directly for your answers.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> And before you ask - I have NO contact information to give you - perhaps
>>>>>> others might.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> David
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Nice !! BUT here's the twist from the link: If anybody selects 'Product Key
>>>>>>> Card' - he will get this license for 1PC and that PC (non-transferable) only.
>>>>>>> I hate asking questions but with the invisible caveats one needs to be sure
>>>>>>> so here goes another one: "Does selecting 'Product Key Card' equal 'Online
>>>>>>> Upgrade' ?? .. Is this the same thing ?? if so then I might as well ask for a
>>>>>>> 'traditional disc' and get this upgrade on all my 3 laptops and still be
>>>>>>> transferable. Still unsure but looks like the odds are in favor of the 'disc'
>>>>>>> option.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I also noticed this under eligibility FAQ from your MS link: "Customers are
>>>>>>> limited to one Office 2010 product for each corresponding qualifying Office
>>>>>>> 2007 product purchase". Now ONE Office Product = One(-for-3PCs) ?... this
>>>>>>> isn't clarified in the FAQ section for either of the options: 'Traditional
>>>>>>> Disc Upgrade' NOR 'Downloadable Online Upgrade'. I have a hunch that spending
>>>>>>> more for the 'fee' for extra DVD makes sense cuz it 'seems' to be directed
>>>>>>> towards 3PCs. Something's aren't very clear from Microsoft and FAQ's need to
>>>>>>> address these small points too. Very North Korean-ish ;-) Thanks again. Pl
>>>>>>> advise.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> "David Troxell - Encourager Software" wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> On Tue, 18 May 2010 11:22:09 -0700, Prithvi wrote:
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Thanks David. I read the License terms - mine fall under FPP , so RETAIL it
>>>>>>>>> is. I also read the two speific points on REASSIGN TO OTHER DEVICE & UPGRADE
>>>>>>>>> & CONVERSION which brings me to ask another question: Since mine is a ONE
>>>>>>>>> COPY 3PC Off2007 License, now already activated, based on DL's suggestions
>>>>>>>>> (thanks again by the way), on 3 of my laptops, will I get Office2010 upgraded
>>>>>>>>> on all of these
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> OK, first, some of these questions - I can direct you to a Microsoft source
>>>>>>>> to better help you - and some, only a qualified Microsoft employee could
>>>>>>>> answer - we are volunteers here of various background and qualifications...
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Buy Office 2007 - Office 2010 Free
>>>>>>>> http://office2010.microsoft.com/en-us/tech-guarantee/microsoft-office-2010-technology-guarantee-FX101825695.aspx
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> IF you qualify under the terms explained at this reference - "Purchase and
>>>>>>>> activate a qualifying Office 2007 product between March 5, 2010, and
>>>>>>>> September 30, 2010, and you can download Office 2010 at no additional
>>>>>>>> cost."
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I can't tell you specifically what you are entitled to - read that main
>>>>>>>> page carefully and click on other links on that page as well.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>? I would like to think so, but then one cant be too sure.
>>>>>>>>> Also is a DVD (for a fee) OPTION better for upgrades like these - hopefully I
>>>>>>>>> can use the DVD to upgrade all the three laptops to Off2010. Lemme know.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Just from the general previous questions submitted her - "I can't find my
>>>>>>>> previous office disks and product key", etc - it's always helpful to buy a
>>>>>>>> disc version of anything for most - and keep your product keys with the
>>>>>>>> discs.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Because of possible confusion that will arise as many decide on a Office
>>>>>>>> 2010 retail purchase - I have created this blog
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Microsoft Office 2010 �V Full Packaged Product or Product Key Card
>>>>>>>> http://profileexchanges.com/blog/?p=376
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> David
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Thanks !
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> "David Troxell - Encourager Software" wrote:
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> On Sun, 16 May 2010 06:48:01 -0700, Prithvi wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> I had the impression the 3 specific PC's on which the first installs are done
>>>>>>>>>>> too get locked in and one can't re-install it on a fourth PC. As I understand
>>>>>>>>>>> I can use it on as many PC's as possible as long as it is on '3 working
>>>>>>>>>>> installs'. So I can change the OS from Vista > 7 and reinstall Office. Great
>>>>>>>>>>> .. thanks a lot !
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Always refer to the License terms for the Microsoft Office you have
>>>>>>>>>> installed on your computer - many ask here, but we can only give general
>>>>>>>>>> suggestions, and some of it is fairly accurate IF you have described your
>>>>>>>>>> purchase accurately -
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> What you can specifically do - how many copies, reassign rights, upgrade,
>>>>>>>>>> conversion etc - are spelled out in YOUR License terms.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> License Terms - Office 2007
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/products/HA102103171033.aspx
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Additional tips about License Terms - your specific License Terms provide
>>>>>>>>>> the details you need.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Office 2007 is used as an example
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> In your 2007 version - click on Office Button - Options - Resources - About
>>>>>>>>>> - View the Microsoft Software License Terms
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Normally the License terms includes sections for Retail License Terms, OEM
>>>>>>>>>> License Terms and Media-Less License Terms (In Office 2010 - Product Key
>>>>>>>>>> Card - PKC will replace Media-Less or MLK)
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Then, under the Installation and Use Rights, it specifically states how you
>>>>>>>>>> can assign your license.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> For 2007 products, this is also a good resource page for License Terms in
>>>>>>>>>> identifying the kind of product you have:
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> If your designation is FPP, then the Retail License Terms below apply to
>>>>>>>>>> you. If your designation is OEM, then the OEM License Terms below apply to
>>>>>>>>>> you. If your designation is MLK, then the Media-less License Kit Terms
>>>>>>>>>> below apply to you.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/products/HA102240441033.aspx
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Also, another helpful tip (IF it applies in your specific license terms) -
>>>>>>>>>> READ your license terms to be sure you HAVE specific reassign useage
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Here is a REASSIGN * Example *
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> REASSIGN TO ANOTHER DEVICE. You may reassign the license to a different
>>>>>>>>>> device any number of times, but not more than one time every 90 days. If
>>>>>>>>>> you reassign, that other device becomes the "licensed device." If you
>>>>>>>>>> retire the licensed device due to hardware failure, you may reassign the
>>>>>>>>>> license sooner.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Other important issues are detailed in your License Terms as well - for
>>>>>>>>>> example - UPGRADE OR CONVERSION
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> David
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> "DL" wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> The license is for three working installations, not 3 installs, you can
>>>>>>>>>>>> install as often as you like
>>>>>>>>>>>> Uninstall any Trial and its Activation assistant, reboot, prior to
>>>>>>>>>>>> installing from media
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> "Prithvi" <Prithvi(a)discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>>>>>>>>>>> news:48FC6D48-9CEB-4E24-80AA-693A3C5ADFBC(a)microsoft.com...
>>>>>>>>>>>>> I own a netbook - Samsung N140 with resolution 1024X600 and has the option
>>>>>>>>>>>>> to
>>>>>>>>>>>>> be 1024X768. I am using MS Office Home and Student 2007 Trial Version.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>> Yesterday I bought and successfully installed brand new 3PC Licensed
>>>>>>>>>>>>> Office
>>>>>>>>>>>>> Home & Student 2007 for my other 2 notebooks - the recent one that is
>>>>>>>>>>>>> freely
>>>>>>>>>>>>> upgradeable to Office 2010 whenever it's out (Office 2010 free upgrade
>>>>>>>>>>>>> being
>>>>>>>>>>>>> the main reason to buy it in the first place. See:
>>>>>>>>>>>>> http://office2010.microsoft.com/en-us/tech-guarantee/microsoft-office-2010-technology-guarantee-FX101825695.aspx).
>>>>>>>>>>>>> So I intend to load this balance 1 license version in my netbook.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>> Queries:
>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>> 1] MS office website shows that it (Office 2007) is suited for 1024X768 &
>>>>>>>>>>>>> above. Well, how is the same working on my netbook cuz I multitask by
>>>>>>>>>>>>> surfing
>>>>>>>>>>>>> & using word at same time, so am presuming my netbook allows MS Office
>>>>>>>>>>>>> 2007
>>>>>>>>>>>>> to run in 1024X600 mode. I still need to make use of the balance one PC
>>>>>>>>>>>>> license activation left for the new Office. Plz clarify and confirm.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>> 2] If 'yes' for above, then can I install the newly bought Office using
>>>>>>>>>>>>> that
>>>>>>>>>>>>> DVD (I have a separate CD/DVD Drive so no problem there) OR is there a
>>>>>>>>>>>>> short
>>>>>>>>>>>>> way to feeding in Product Key since the trail version is already there to
>>>>>>>>>>>>> make it licensed w/o having to unistall and then install the office. Is
>>>>>>>>>>>>> there
>>>>>>>>>>>>> a short way or do I simply uninstall and install using the new DVD
>>>>>>>>>>>>> itself �V
>>>>>>>>>>>>> fair n square?
>>>>>>>>
>>
>>
>>



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