Free Office Pro 2007 and Office Groove 2007

[SEAL62505]

Originally posted by: nippyjun
I also did a

slmgr.vbs -dlv

And it did not mention a time limitation either.


RuffRyder1672 can you try this slmgr command on yours and see what it says.

Also, i set my clock ahead to 2008 and rebooted and i still don't see a time limitiation.

I tried that too and didn't see a time limitation on my RTM Ultimate install (with pre-release key). Very cool if it doesn't expire! If not, I can always downgrade to the Home Premium that I have coming in the mail (I shouldn't have jumped the gun and bought it until after the MS event!!!)

 

[desiplaya4life]

found out i have a test that day=(

so! i just downloaded it off the internet. badabing badaboom.

sorry MS.

 

[bruceb]

Thats fine .. but you won't get the Legit Key unless you attend one of the seminars
for the launch of Office 2007 & Vista

 

[Omniprezent]

Originally posted by: desiplaya4life
found out i have a test that day=(

so! i just downloaded it off the internet. badabing badaboom.

sorry MS.

As stated by Bruceb, downloading it, is only half of it. You still need the key that is in the bag, in order for it to activate as a full version. The key that they send you, when you download, is only good for 60 days.

 

[leonardosf]

You mean there's an upgrade coupon in the bag for Vista Home Premium for $49? I didn't see it. I wish I knew where that was.

I tried getting the training voucher at www.windowsvistaoffer.com with my pin code, but that didn't work. It says there's an error in the server.

 

[vortix]

Has anyone had problems trying to sell their copy of Office/Groove on eBay? I don't have a need for mine, so I tried listing it on eBay. There is nothing I can find in any sort of EULA or anything like that that says it cannot be sold, and it is not marked as a "Not For Resale" (NFR) product either. However, I've had my auction pulled 3 times now. The first time, eBay claimed that my listing contained hardware or software that allows people to make illegal copies of software, DVDs, etc. I explained that Microsoft Office 2007 or Groove 2007 do not offer those features at the current time, and eBay then said they mistakenly removed my item. They then told me to simply re-list it.

Now, they pulled my item twice again, and after asking them about it, they said:
"eBay removed your listing because we received a request through our Verified Rights Owner (VeRO) Program. The rights owner, Microsoft, a participant in our VeRO Program, reported that your listing or item you've listed infringes their copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights. For more information about our VeRO Program, go to:
http://pages.ebay.com/help/confidence/programs-vero-ov.html"

And here is a link to Microsoft's explanation of what they do and do not allow to be sold:
http://cgi3.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewUserPage&userid=msnetsafeteam

I am having a hard time understanding how they can control whether or not I sell my legitimate license, as nothing I read anywhere either before, during, or after the Launch 2007 event informed me that I cannot sell it. Is anyone else having this problem, and if so, what are people doing to get around this issue? I see that there are still plenty of auctions on eBay that eBay has not pulled.

 

[finbarqs]

NFR... they'll get on you REAL quick.

 

[nlkccom]

Did anyone attended one of those half day launch event (either morning for afternoon) and still received Vista (either pre-rtm or rtm) in their goodie bag?

 

[mcuster505]

I would suggest selling it on Amazon Market Place. You may make more.

 

[vortix]

Thanks for the suggestion mcuster505. Also finbarqs, I didn't see any NFR notices anywhere....can you point me to where you see that the software is Not For Resale?

I did find a few interesting links related to this topic, however:

Law student trying to locate people that had auctions pulled for selling legitimate software on eBay:
http://www.auctionbytes.com/forum/phpBB...8&sid=12c0c541962f91ee2f485ef04d692e1f

Microsoft's feedback on eBay from before they restricted feedback to actual auction listings:
http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback&userid=msnetsafeteam

listing of what Microsoft claims they allow and do not allow
http://cgi3.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewUserPage&userid=msnetsafeteam

And finally, a Kent State University student that successfully sued Microsoft for pulling his legitimate academic version of Microsoft Office off eBay:
http://clevescene.com/issues/2005-03-30/news/feature_full.html

 

[MoobyTheGoldenCalf]

Originally posted by: WT

I should have bribed people for their Vista previews.

I'm taking a few $20s along for just such an occasion.
Ohh, and if someone leaves their table to use the facilities, I am all over that bag !! Better take it with you or I'll make it disappear.

I went to the Chicago event yesterday. Got the Vista Preview disc w/key. I might be willing to part with it. PM me offers...

 

[Lore]

Originally posted by: vortix
Thanks for the suggestion mcuster505. Also finbarqs, I didn't see any NFR notices anywhere....can you point me to where you see that the software is Not For Resale?

vortix:

Look at the back of the Launch Resource CD sleeve. Read the fine print at the bottom of the CD case. I think there might be some language there. Can anyone confirm?

 

[usernamemax20charact]

Originally posted by: Lore

Originally posted by: vortix
Thanks for the suggestion mcuster505. Also finbarqs, I didn't see any NFR notices anywhere....can you point me to where you see that the software is Not For Resale?

vortix:

Look at the back of the Launch Resource CD sleeve. Read the fine print at the bottom of the CD case. I think there might be some language there. Can anyone confirm?

Says in the 5th paragraph that the "Software is not for resale."

 

[Lore]

There you have it, folks!

 

[rip]

had to cancel Sacramento .............anyone who got extras wanna kick one down???

 

[Delerious]

Registration is closed for San Diego :/

 

[Lore]

Yeah, I had to register several weeks in advance in order to get in. And even then, many of the events were already full.

 

[Luthien]

Anyone know if they card you? I have an invite for my father and myself and my father cannot go. I am thinking I will ask my uncle if he wants to go but if they card you matching ID with invite then I will just go myself.

thanks

 

[usernamemax20charact]

Originally posted by: Luthien
Anyone know if they card you? I have an invite for my father and myself and my father cannot go. I am thinking I will ask my uncle if he wants to go but if they card you matching ID with invite then I will just go myself.

thanks

During check-in they asked for my ID so unless your uncle looks like your dad I doubt you'll be able to get him in. Of course, you can try. Who knows....

 

[Luthien]

thanks username for the heads up.

 

[proffreebie]

No Carding in Cincy , just drop off the printed registration form and away you went .....

 

[nlkccom]

Originally posted by: Luthien
Anyone know if they card you? I have an invite for my father and myself and my father cannot go. I am thinking I will ask my uncle if he wants to go but if they card you matching ID with invite then I will just go myself.

thanks

I went to the one in Los Angeles. The staff did asked for my ID at check-in.

 

[SEAL62505]

They carded at Minneapolis

 

[QuixoticOne]

I think it'll be OK to bring your Uncle... just tell them about the switch e.g. that
your Father couldn't make it and your Uncle's coming in his stead.
Your IDs will have the same last name etc. so they should have no reason to doubt
that it's just a switch and not someone trying to usurp someone else's spot.

If you're really worried about it, call in to the telephone MS Events registration number
and have them update the attendee name to your uncle's, or see if you can do it online
yourself in their system.

 

[Svnla]

Question for those that already attend the event.

So you will get Vista and the key plus Office 2007 <full version> with key if you go to the event?

I registered and not sure if it worth to take a day off from work and drive 3 hrs. TIA.