What is the cheapest way I can get an Outlook 2007 license that I can
use on both my desktop and laptop?

Richard

As long as you are the only user, the license in a retail box is good for a
desktop and a portable. it is not good for a desktop and a laptop if you and
your spouse both use the computers - it has to be for computers that won't
both be used at the same time.

I highly recommend buying the office suite, not just outlook - you'll have a
better experience when all of the office apps are the same version.

--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]
Author, Teach Yourself Outlook 2003 in 24 Hours
Need Help with Common Tasks? http://www.outlook-tips.net/beginner/
Outlook 2007: http://www.slipstick.com/outlook/ol2007/

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What is the cheapest way I can get an Outlook 2007 license that I can
use on both my desktop and laptop?

Richard

On Sun, 11 Feb 2007 16:14:18 -0500, "Diane Poremsky [MVP]"
wrote:

As long as you are the only user, the license in a retail box is good for a
desktop and a portable. it is not good for a desktop and a laptop if you and
your spouse both use the computers - it has to be for computers that won't
both be used at the same time.

Thanks for confirming this. I was only able to find similar licensing
information on the MS site for...Malaysia. Glad that applies to the
U.S. too!

I highly recommend buying the office suite, not just outlook - you'll have a
better experience when all of the office apps are the same version.

You're probably right. I'll have to have a second look at pricing. The
version that would be perfect for my needs would be Office Basic
(Word, Outlook, and Excel) -- but that only seems to come in an OEM
version permitting a one-machine install.

Richard

office standard adds PowerPoint to the mix and is valid on a desktop and
portable. I have no idea the price differential. Also, if you own a
qualifying version of a previous office suite, you qualify for upgrade
pricing.

There is a home office & student version which allows 3 installs, without
the single user clause, but it doesn't include outlook. However, it's often
less expensive to buy this and a copy of outlook - especially if you need
word/excel for a spouse or child's computer and they don't use outlook.

--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]
Author, Teach Yourself Outlook 2003 in 24 Hours
Need Help with Common Tasks? http://www.outlook-tips.net/beginner/
Outlook 2007: http://www.slipstick.com/outlook/ol2007/

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On Sun, 11 Feb 2007 16:14:18 -0500, "Diane Poremsky [MVP]"
wrote:

As long as you are the only user, the license in a retail box is good for
a
desktop and a portable. it is not good for a desktop and a laptop if you
and
your spouse both use the computers - it has to be for computers that won't
both be used at the same time.

Thanks for confirming this. I was only able to find similar licensing
information on the MS site for...Malaysia. Glad that applies to the
U.S. too!

I highly recommend buying the office suite, not just outlook - you'll have
a
better experience when all of the office apps are the same version.

You're probably right. I'll have to have a second look at pricing. The
version that would be perfect for my needs would be Office Basic
(Word, Outlook, and Excel) -- but that only seems to come in an OEM
version permitting a one-machine install.

Richard

On Sun, 11 Feb 2007 22:39:12 -0500, "Diane Poremsky [MVP]"
wrote:

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There is a home office & student version which allows 3 installs, without
the single user clause, but it doesn't include outlook. However, it's often
less expensive to buy this and a copy of outlook - especially if you need
word/excel for a spouse or child's computer and they don't use outlook.

Excellent idea! That would be just right for us and would eliminate
the hodgepodge of versions running on different computers whose
licenses and maintenance requirements I'm constantly mixing up.

Thanks again for your on-the-mark help.

Richard

On Sun, 11 Feb 2007 22:39:12 -0500, "Diane Poremsky [MVP]"
wrote:

Also, if you own a
qualifying version of a previous office suite, you qualify for upgrade
pricing.

This would also be an attractive possibility, but I can't find
definite information on MS's site as to whether an upgrade, such as

Microsoft Upgrade Office 2007 Standard Windows-32 English Retail-Box
Manufacturer Part# 021-07668

would be licensed for just one machine or both my desktop and laptop.
Can you advise me on this?

Richard

upgrade EULAs typically have the desktop-portable single user clause.

--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]
Author, Teach Yourself Outlook 2003 in 24 Hours
Need Help with Common Tasks? http://www.outlook-tips.net/beginner/
Outlook 2007: http://www.slipstick.com/outlook/ol2007/

Outlook Tips by email:


Outlook Tips: http://www.outlook-tips.net/
Outlook & Exchange Solutions Center: http://www.slipstick.com
Subscribe to Exchange Messaging Outlook newsletter:



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On Sun, 11 Feb 2007 22:39:12 -0500, "Diane Poremsky [MVP]"
wrote:

Also, if you own a
qualifying version of a previous office suite, you qualify for upgrade
pricing.

This would also be an attractive possibility, but I can't find
definite information on MS's site as to whether an upgrade, such as

Microsoft Upgrade Office 2007 Standard Windows-32 English Retail-Box
Manufacturer Part# 021-07668

would be licensed for just one machine or both my desktop and laptop.
Can you advise me on this?

Richard