Open License Agreement

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Hi All,

Does anyone know how to obtain an “Open License Agreement” for Office 2000 (SR1a)?

And if so, what’s the process involved?

I have many users that need to upgrade to Office 2K from 97, however none have a CD so we need to purchase licenses if possible.

TIA

Dave

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I think you need to be a reseller to get such a license. Best thing to do is check the Microsoft site.

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There are volume licensing agreements available for large companies, but there’s also something similar aimed at small businesses. The MS site it the best place to start, as Mark says.

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Thanks Mark and Charlotte.

Actually someone found this site which answers most of my questions: http://www.microsoft.com/business/licensing/overview.asp

Any idea how much the license may cost (for 50 users)?

Thanks again,

Dave

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You’re going to have to ask Microsoft that question.

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Actually it’s decided by the “reseller” (CompUSA, OfficeDepot, etc) as I have found out.

When I get a price I’ll pass it along. From what I can tell, 5 licenses costs the same as 500. Odd!

Dave

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If you get 500 licenses for the cost of 5, be sure to post back the contact info for the reseller!!

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Hey Shane,

Well as I kind of indicated before and you picked up on, the person I talked to at Microsoft provided bad information to say the least.

This is how it works:

1. You get one flat discounted price so long as you buy a minimum of 5 licenses.

2. The license agreement lasts for 2 years and is renewable.

I was just quoted a price of $255 per license. This makes a lot more sense.

I’m looking at other places to see if that price can be beat, but I’m not counting on it.

Regards,

Dave

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