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Non Gaming Discussions => Off-Topic => Topic started by: Richard on October 16, 2001, 04:50:20 PM

Title: Regarding Office XP
Post by: Richard on October 16, 2001, 04:50:20 PM

Let me say first that I do not own Office XP... That is why I posted this thread because I have a few questions.

Okay - the Windows XP Activation I do not like, but I can live with I guess.  I do have some questions about  the Office XP activation though...

Okay - so if I decide to shell out 300 dollars for Windows XP for one of my computers fine...  that is because when I buy new pcs XP will be pre-installed, although it would be with the OEM version which would kind of suck, but the OEM versions of XP don\'t have limitations on hardware changes.

Here\'s my question to M$.

I buy Windows XP and Office XP for one of my computers.  GREAT!
but what happens when I buy new pcs - Windows XP would come installed, but what happens to my copy of Office XP?  Do I have to dispose of the copy which cost $470 and buy another copy?  Sounds retarded to me...

Please post your comments...

Title: Regarding Office XP
Post by: videoholic on October 16, 2001, 04:53:13 PM

Windows XP is very nice.  Office XP is very nice.  Are they worth the money...  Ummmmm.......  


This is going to drive common people to get the crack to open the program for multiple computers.  People that wouldn\'t normally even think of doing that.


As far as office goes, I have seen nothing on it that limits it to one computer.

Title: Regarding Office XP
Post by: Richard on October 16, 2001, 06:10:34 PM

Videoholic-

i would be grateful if you could confirm that i can install office xp on multiple boxes.

i have heard that you are allowed two installs, but more than that i don\'t know for sure.

i will try to find the answer in the meantime...

thanks.

Title: Regarding Office XP
Post by: EmperorRob on October 16, 2001, 08:05:27 PM

Check out Anandtech (http://www.anandtech.com)

Title: Regarding Office XP
Post by: videoholic on October 17, 2001, 02:16:01 AM

http://www.dblclan.net/BetaNet/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=forum&f=3

Here is another good site.  I have it on two computers, but then again, well, let\'s just say I got it at a bargain rate discount.

Title: Regarding Office XP
Post by: Man Beef on October 17, 2001, 06:59:55 AM

How does does the whole windows xp activation process work.  Ive heard a lot of compliaints.

Title: Regarding Office XP
Post by: Richard on October 17, 2001, 05:27:14 PM

Thanks Videoholic.

Title: Regarding Office XP
Post by: Sublimesjg on October 18, 2001, 01:27:25 AM

Quote

Originally posted by Videoholic
http://www.dblclan.net/BetaNet/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=forum&f=3

Here is another good site.  I have it on two computers, but then again, well, let\'s just say I got it at a bargain rate discount.

heheh bargain huh

sounds like you got the same deal i got on my copies of Office and Win XP Pro - yeap yeap