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shortymet55

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Is there a place to buy just Microsoft Word? If not whats the cheapest package that includes it?

I was searching, and I got stuck. Whats the difference between Retail and OEM Packaging? Thank
 
To answer your questions:

1. I believe you should be able to buy Microsoft Word at your local retailer by itself. I think Office 2007 just came out, but Word 2003 should still be available. Here's the link to how to buy from the Microsoft site: http://www.microsoft.com/office/word/howtobuy/default.mspx

2. The Difference between OEM and Retail (from Wikipedia):

"OEM, when used to describe software, is used to differentiate that version of the software which is bundled with other hardware or software from that same software package sold on its own as a retail package. The packaging and legal rights that come with the OEM versions of a software package generally differ from what is provided with the retail versions. The functionality of the software is often the same, but it is quite common for the OEM version to be a version with reduced functionality. (For instance the OEM version of Cyberlink PowerDVD supports two-channel audio but not multi-channel sound systems. A customer who wishes to play DVDs with multi-channel sound is required to pay to upgrade to the full version).

OEM software may be licensed under conditions requiring that it be sold with computer hardware. To avoid contravening the conditions while passing OEM software savings on to end users, some retailers will sell OEM software with a token hardware device of small cost, such as a tiny SIMM or a cable splitter."
 
$230!!! WOW

I might have to do some thinking. If WordPerfect came with my Dell, do you think ill be able to install it on my new computer? I've only reinstalled it once using the backup disk.
 
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