Wanting to purchase (legally) Microsoft Office Pro 2003

[RogerDodger9371]

I am wanting to purchase (legally) Microsoft Office Pro 2003 full version, not the upgrade. I don't want to purchase if I can't buy the legal program. Can I purchase a "Used" copy from someone that has upgraded to Microsoft Office 2007 and no longer uses or needs the 2003 version. I am trying to keep my costs down and don't want to pay the high retail price. Thanks.

 

[tennesota]

I copied this info from Microsoft's web site. You should ensure that any copy you buy is legal and includes all media, End User License Agreement (EULA), and Certificate of Authenticity (COA). One warning, the COA is usually attached to the top of the retail box so if the box is not included you might be short the COA. If the product you buy has been activated recently on someone's computer you need to call Microsoft directly to activate it over the phone for your own use.

More information is available at Microsoft's web site.

14. SOFTWARE TRANSFER. Internal. You may transfer your copy of the Software to a different device. After the transfer, you must completely remove the Software from the former device. Transfer to Third Party. If you are the person who initially licensed the Software, you may make a one-time permanent transfer of this EULA, Software and Certificate of Authenticity (if applicable) to another end user, provided that you do not retain any copies of the Software. This transfer must include all of the Software (including all component parts, the media and printed materials, any upgrades, this EULA, and, if applicable, the Certificate of Authenticity). The transfer may not be an indirect transfer, such as a consignment. Prior to the transfer, the end user receiving the Software must agree to all the EULA terms.

 

[Schadenfroh]

Are you a student? If so, check out the MSDNAA Page. Through my university, I am able to get Microsoft programs for almost free (legally), it could be the case at yours.

Are you employed? Check with Microsoft or your employer about the Microsoft WAH (work at home) program. A relative of mine was able to get Office 2003 (full) for < $30 through it.

 

[Hurricane Andrew]

To answer your question, if you purchase the software from someone who has upgraded, they would be SOL if they ever had a need to reinstall. Also, depending on their original license (if it was OEM, academic, etc.) it may not be possible to "legally" transfer that license to you.

That said, I would recommend Office 2007 as the product of choice. The Office Home and Student version is almost a steal at $149 list price (you can usually get it between $130-$149). Not only is it a full version, and cheap, it can also be installed on up to 3 PC's, instead of just one. The drawback is that it only has Excel, Word, Power Point, and OneNote. No Access, and most importantly no Outlook.

If you really want 2003, I would suggest giving OpenOffice a try. It's free, and 99.9% compatible with the traditional Office formats.

 

[RogerDodger9371]

Thanks for all your help. I have decided to download OpenOffice 2.2 and become familiar with this program. So far it seems to be working fine. I think I will like it especially since is free.

 

[Noema]

Big :thumbsup: for OpenOffice.

 

[Hurricane Andrew]

Good luck! If there's anything we can do, just give us a shout! I think you'll be pleased with OpenOffice. It's a fine piece of software.