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Title: Microsoft license type - HELP
Post by: nomeames on December 13, 2009, 12:58:06 PM

Hi,

I am trying to buy Office 2007 online. I have seen couple of items but unsure about the license type. Some say "media only" and some say "OEM single". Price wise there is not much difference but what do they (License type) mean? I have seen some with "medialess license key" which I assume is just the activation code. Does OEM single mean "media ony" + "medialess license key"? I am confused.  :-\

Anyone knows of any deals on Office 2007?

Thanks in advance.

Title: Re: Microsoft license type - HELP
Post by: BritBrat on December 13, 2009, 02:51:12 PM

I do not know for sure but my guess is you do not get a disc (not a big issue) and you have to download the program and install using the key you purchased.

Where are you buying it from?

If it is not Microsoft or an official reseller let the buyer beware as media only could be a disc and NO licence.

Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 - Complete package - 3 PC in one household
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/120771

Title: Re: Microsoft license type - HELP
Post by: nomeames on December 13, 2009, 03:46:36 PM

Examples:

1. Media only - http://cgi.ebay.ie/Microsoft-Office-2007-FREE-postage-to-Ireland-UK_W0QQitemZ320460011978QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Computing_Software_Software_SR?hash=item4a9ce7b9ca

2. OEM Single - http://cgi.ebay.ie/Microsoft-Office-2007-Professional-New-in-Box_W0QQitemZ330385985141QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Computing_Software_Software_SR?hash=item4cec8a0e75

3. MLK (Medialess License Key) - http://www.ebuyer.com/product/123070

I guess there is no point buying the media only version as you can download the trial version for free from MS website and then activate using the MLK key. Wonder what OEM single means.  ???

I have seen the deal on home and student edition on Ebuyer and Amazon but I also want Outlook 2007.

Title: Re: Microsoft license type - HELP
Post by: UncleUB on December 13, 2009, 05:28:44 PM

I would be very carful buying anything like that off Ebay.

Title: Re: Microsoft license type - HELP
Post by: camallison on December 13, 2009, 05:32:25 PM

If you genuinely have a schoolchild or student in the house or prepared to support your grandchild, then http://www.software4students.co.uk/  have Office 2007 Enterprise and that has Outlook 2007 in it.  They DO check the validity of your order - ie, which school or college they go to.  Luckily, I have 2 children in further education and 9 grandchildren, of which 7 are school age.

Title: Re: Microsoft license type - HELP
Post by: BritBrat on December 13, 2009, 05:40:59 PM

I had a gut feeling it would be Ebay.

Buy from somewhere else and save any possible grief.

Title: Re: Microsoft license type - HELP
Post by: tickmike on December 13, 2009, 10:54:28 PM

Re, "Wonder what OEM single means"


Original equipment manufacturer. A company that assembles complete pieces of equipment from parts.

Title: Re: Microsoft license type - HELP
Post by: geep on December 14, 2009, 06:41:44 PM

I also recommend http://www.software4students.co.uk/ (http://www.software4students.co.uk/) if you have a student in the family.
Have bought both Office 2007 and Windows 7 through them.
Cheers,
Peter

Title: Re: Microsoft license type - HELP
Post by: jid on December 14, 2009, 10:14:17 PM

I would agree with geep and camallison.

Another option if the student has an Academic email address (.sch.uk or .ac.uk) then take a look here:-
http://www.microsoft.com/student/discounts/theultimatesteal-uk/default.aspx

Office 2007 Ultimate for £38.25. Its a download for 1PC only.

Title: Re: Microsoft license type - HELP
Post by: nomeames on December 15, 2009, 08:26:37 PM

Thanks all. Got the student and home version from Amazon. Will add outlook later. :)