RE: Microsoft Home Use Program.

["Lauren" <lauren -at- writeco -dot- net>]

I remember years ago when people could use officially-licensed software from
Microsoft.  The restrictions were that the software was normally used as a
part of regular work and the user was an employee.  I'm sure that all of the
other conditions you mention applied too.  I think that employers also
needed to be a part of the program, but I'm not sure.  I became familiar
with the program during a couple of contracts, one with the state.  There
wasn't a charge and I don't recall if home users could keep a copy of the
software.  I think home users just had access to loaner disks and not their
own copies.

Lauren

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> ] On Behalf Of John Posada
> Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2007 5:17 PM
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> Subject: Microsoft Home Use Program.
> 
> Hi, guys...we're always looking for inexpensive ways of adding to our
> software toolboxes.
> 
> Has any ever bought Microsoft software under their Home Use Program?
> One of Product Managers turned me on to this.
> 
> Your company may have a deal worked out with Microsoft that allows you
> to buy the complete 2007 Enterprise Suite for your own use for, get
> this, $19.00
> 
> It comes with:
> 
> Word 2007
> Excel 2007
> PowerPoint 2007
> Outlook 2007
> Publisher 2007
> Access 2007
> OneNote 2007
> InfoPath 2007
> Groove 2007
> 
> I ordered the package this afternoon...it's not one fo those Russian
> bootleg programs...it comes from Microsoft.
> 
> There are conditions:
> 
> Through an arrangement between Microsoft(R) and your employer, you're
> eligible to participate in the Home Use Program which has the
> following guidelines:
> *	The software you order is subject to the Program Terms 
> & Conditions.
> Be sure to review them to ensure compliance with the program
> requirements.
> *	You may only order software for which you are a licensed user at
> work. This license must include active Software Assurance coverage.
> You may use this software only while you remain employed by your
> current employer and while your license has active Software Assurance
> coverage.
> *	You may not sell or transfer this software to anyone else.
> *	This program is a benefit of your employment. 
> Information about your
> order will be shared with your employer. This is so your employer can
> ensure compliance.
> Please read the Home Use Program Privacy Policy for more details.
> 
> This is not an advertisement as I don't work for MS nor have a stake
> in this other than some who took part in the offer. Check it out. Your
> employer mayh have something in place and you don't know it
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