MS volume licensing WTF?

[Ns1]

I don't understand all this shit. I don't need a real long detailed explanation but...


What's the best way to get MS office on 5 computers? 5 is the minimum volume license I believe, but I can't figure this shit out @CDW.

We'd rather not spend 2k in 5 copies of office, so any guidance in this area would be helpful

 

[larciel]

eh you want to get 5 licenses but minimum in volume pack is 5 so you're complaining /?/ I dont get it

 

[0roo0roo]

reap
this is where microsoft costs you.
apple family pack software is cheap, upgrade for even the o/s is only $200 for a 5 pack license for apple.

 

[MrChad]

Have you called CDW? They have licensing experts who can explain this sort of thing.

 

[amdskip]

I paid $67 a license for educational office from cdw. Contact them and they'll set you up. You will pay something for the media too, at least $25.

 

[QuixoticOne]

IDK what the pricing of MVLS is.. it's worth checking out.

You might check out the licensing and pricing and subscription requirements of the ActionPack too, I think that's like $300-$400/year and depending on what your organization does and if/how you register with MS you may qualify under its licensing model.

Of course OpenOffice is free..... as is I think a version of IBM/Lotus Office (not sure about the commercial license details) and I think StarOffice isn't that expensive, but whatever works for you all.

 

[Nothinman]

I don't understand all this shit.

I don't think anyone truly does.

 

[Ns1]

Originally posted by: MrChad
Have you called CDW? They have licensing experts who can explain this sort of thing.

Just got in contact with our new CDW rep. I'll report back.

 

[Ns1]

For future reference, not as bad as I thought.

Open Licensing, Office 2007 which can be downgraded to 2003.

Cost? $1700

 

[mc866]

Is this for personal use or for your work? If for work I'm guessing you don't have a MS agreement in place? Are you looking for standard or Pro Plus? Do you want software assurance?

 

[Ns1]

Originally posted by: mc866
Is this for personal use or for your work? If for work I'm guessing you don't have a MS agreement in place? Are you looking for standard or Pro Plus? Do you want software assurance?

Already got quoted. It's for a client.