Posted on 02/15/2013 6:25:19 PM PST by ExxonPatrolUs
Microsoft yesterday confirmed that a retail copy of Office 2013 is permanently tied to the first PC on which it's installed, preventing customers from deleting the suite from one machine they own and installing it on another.
The move is a change from past Office end-user licensing agreements (EULAs), experts said, and is another way Microsoft is pushing customers, especially consumers, to opt for new "rent-not-own" subscription plans.
"That's a substantial shift in Microsoft licensing," said Daryl Ullman, co-founder and managing director of the Emerset Consulting Group, which specializes in helping companies negotiate software licensing deals. "Let's be frank. This is not in the consumer's best interest. They're paying more than before, because they're not getting the same benefits as before."
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The processor has a signature - I’d be surprised if you could move the installation with a VM.
i would think so. that’s what you’d have to do.
Now that I think about it, there were a couple of vendors that said they MIGHT shave off ten or twenty dollars to ship a system without the ‘Doze OS preinstalled and I couldn’t help but wonder: so why does MS always demand no less than one hundred twenty-five dollars for an Install CD and invalid COA?
>>I wonder if you could install it on a virtual machine and them move the virtual machine to a new location?
VMs are ever more popular in commercial environments. I cannot see them trying to prevent this. Maybe require an Internet connection so they can limit usage to one machine at a time, but not prevent the transfer of the VM to another host.
By the way, there is a most amazing torrent at TPB - Windows 8/Office 2013 in a single torrent. A couple of clicks and ready to go. If you don’t know what TPB bay is, don’t ask - this is not for you.
Even for MS, that’s pretty crappy.
I’d almost call it mean-spirited.
Bill Gates and Michael Dell just took Dell private...this is just their first attempt at emulating the Apple model of a subscription based model where you can’t change anything without permission.
They will attempt to lockup up the processor, board, operating system and software into one, non-transferable licensing agreement.
You will have to go to them for replacement parts...etc.
I expect the corporate blowback will be substantial. Or they will just stay with a version other than 2013.
I’m still using Office 2000 and it does substantially more than I need.
Those of you who dislike the “ribbon,” take a look at:
http://navigatorutilities.com/
I expect the corporate blowback will be substantial. Or they will just stay with a version other than 2013.
I’m still using Office 2000 and it does substantially more than I need.
Those of you who dislike the “ribbon,” take a look at:
http://navigatorutilities.com/
This is not such a bad deal for me. You get full install for 5 computers, MAC or PC, which should be plenty for me, and includes Word, Powerpoint, Access, Excel, Outlook,, and Publisher for $99 for one year. Cloud is optional, but I have a feeling that it may become mandantory at some stage. I’ll start whiing then. The only thing I see “bad” is the dropping of the Picture Manager, which had some good editing tools. Of course Picture Manager itself was a poor replacement for he once legendary Photo Editor.
That’s it. Next computer I get will be getting Open Office.
Hate the new interface and menus on Microsuck Officious anyway
Does it do autotext and macros?
“I expect the corporate blowback will be substantial. Or they will just stay with a version other than 2013.”
Corporate licensing is -very different. The company I supported had over 100,000 pcs and I was told that the licensing was around $25 a year per cpu for the office pro suite.
When I calculated the money I've spent on PCs, I realized I could've just bought a Mac. I was nervous about making the switch............I wish I would've switched to Mac so much sooner.
One of these days I need to start studying up on LINUX to free myself fro Microsoft permanently.
Seriously though, buying a new version of Office to replace the old one every time it comes out is like buying a new car to replace your perfectly good old one because the new model has a redesigned trunk lid release and a new typeface on the speedometer.
Seriously though, buying a new version of Office to replace the old one every time it comes out is like buying a new car to replace your perfectly good old one because the new model has a redesigned trunk lid release and a new typeface on the speedometer.
So you're renting the software. Which is exactly the model MSFT is trying to get to.
Take a look at: http://navigatorutilities.com/
Adds the "old" interface to the ribbon.
I despise the ribbon. Hate it with a passion. That's another reason why I'm still using Office 2000.
I keep a copy of the free Navigator Utilities on my flash drive. If I'm in a situation where I'm going to be forced to use the ribbon for awhile, I install the utilities, use the "old" style menu to be productive and get the work done, then uninstall when I'm done.
“Does it do autotext and macros?”
Haven’t tried that yet. Their website says:
This review says it can use macros:
http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/downloads/3249899/kingsoft-writer-free-2012/
Nice ....
Thnx
IiR the cost will be $100
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