Office 2013 retail is “permanently assigned” to a single computer

[Easy Rhino]

libreoffice is a great product and is compatible with all of your microsoft docs,spreadsheets,powerpoints, etc. it works like a charm and hogs less resources plus it is free. this isn't 1995. you don't need to pay money for something as simple as office software.

 

[newtekie1]

Isn't a disc version available?

Newegg

I think you missed a post.

I posted an article describing how Office 2013 retail (not download) is using a new EULA.

newtekie1 says the EULA has not changed, which is true for the download (key card) version.

He further stated that the retail (traditional disc) version is not available, thus the EULA hasn't really changed and the only thing that has is they did away with the retail version, which isn't the case.

There is no disc version anymore, the newegg link is to the product key card version, AKA no disc. It says so right in the title. The EULA hasn't changed at all for the product key card edition, they just don't have a traditional disc version anymore.

Nah, not playing with semantics, just saying the traditional disc version is there and they changed the EULA on it to match the key card version.

They're definitely pushing Office 365 and offer incentives like SkyDrive to get people on the bandwagon. Over the years I've mainly used Microsoft Word, but I've found a likable alternative in Abiword.

No, the traditional disc version is NOT there, that version has been eliminated. I don't know how you managed to miss Product Key Card in big ass letters on the newegg page...

 

[OnePostWonder]

There is no disc version anymore, the newegg link is to the product key card version, AKA no disc. It says so right in the title. The EULA hasn't changed at all for the product key card edition, they just don't have a traditional disc version anymore.



No, the traditional disc version is NOT there, that version has been eliminated. I don't know how you managed to miss Product Key Card in big ass letters on the newegg page...

You're getting upset. Don't take it so personally.

You're right, I did miss that it said "Product Key Card". I went ahead and looked through the Office 2013 offerings on Newegg and all are key card, so that defeats my notion that they might have had a disc offering.

Given that, I don't know why sites would be reporting that the EULA has changed. I was able to find a copy of the Office 2010 EULA and it's the same in that regard as what they are saying is new to 2013.

 

[Frick]

libreoffice is a great product and is compatible with all of your microsoft docs,spreadsheets,powerpoints, etc. it works like a charm and hogs less resources plus it is free. this isn't 1995. you don't need to pay money for something as simple as office software.

Says a person that never utilized it fully.

Anyway, they have changed their minds:

http://blogs.office.com/b/office-ne...etail-license-agreement-now-transferable.aspx

Updated transferability provision to the Retail License Terms of the Software License Agreement for Microsoft Office 2013 Desktop Application Software:

Can I transfer the software to another computer or user? You may transfer the software to another computer that belongs to you, but not more than one time every 90 days (except due to hardware failure, in which case you may transfer sooner). If you transfer the software to another computer, that other computer becomes the "licensed computer." You may also transfer the software (together with the license) to a computer owned by someone else if a) you are the first licensed user of the software and b) the new user agrees to the terms of this agreement before the transfer. Any time you transfer the software to a new computer, you must remove the software from the prior computer and you may not retain any copies.

I assume it's the same for whichever version you're buying (PCK, download or whatever).

EDIT: At least that is what I hope. The downloadables at the swedish MS store still says they are non transferable. We'll see what happens.

 

[qubit]

Says a person that never utilized it fully.

Anyway, they have changed their minds:

http://blogs.office.com/b/office-ne...etail-license-agreement-now-transferable.aspx



I assume it's the same for whichever version you're buying (PCK, download or whatever).

EDIT: At least that is what I hope. The downloadables at the swedish MS store still says they are non transferable. We'll see what happens.

Why am I not surprised that MS have backed down on this. A bit. They tried similar shit with Vista and had to u-turn because of the backlash.

But hey, it makes for a decent controversial news article and I'll enjoy writing it tonight.

 

[Frick]

Why am I not surprised that MS have backed down on this. A bit. They tried similar shit with Vista and had to u-turn because of the backlash.

But hey, it makes for a decent controversial news article and I'll enjoy writing it tonight.

As long as you keep it away from this forum.

EDIT:

Microsoft's infographic for Office 2010. It clearly says that the key card edition is not transferable to another PC, and currently Office 2013 is only available in key card edition. Only the traditional disc version is transferable. So really the news should be that they eliminated the traditional disc version, because the licensing policy hasn't actually changed at all.

I think I remember from when I was at their support keycards were always the same as OEMs. I hope this is not the case now.

 

[qubit]

As long as you keep it away from this forum.

Yeah, thanks bro. Dunno why I bothered with you. With this attitude, you wouldn't last 5 minutes on my forum.

 

[OnePostWonder]

Here's an update to the policy, which Microsoft probably made after reading this thread (because TPU is tops on their list ):

Office News Blog

 

[ThunderStorm]

Ahoy matey !!

Still using 2010 version, I think I will skip W8 and W 2013.

 

[Frick]

Yeah, thanks bro. Dunno why I bothered with you. With this attitude, you wouldn't last 5 minutes on my forum.

I wouldnt want to last 5 minutes on your forum.

 

[pdimar1]

Ahoy matey !!

Still using 2010 version, I think I will skip W8 and W 2013.

me too, ill keep it just like i kept xp till 7, i dislike windows 8

 

[lemonadesoda]

I was *just* about to upgrade my PCs (home and office) from MS Office 2003 to the latest edition. HALT. Change strategy. Stick with old.

 

[pdimar1]

I was *just* about to upgrade my PCs (home and office) from MS Office 2003 to the latest edition. HALT. Change strategy. Stick with old.

buy office 2010, and stick with that for a while, 07 and 10 are basically the same

 

[qubit]

buy office 2010, and stick with that for a while, 07 and 10 are basically the same

I liked the look of 07 more though and think the Orb and the menu hanging off it is well designed. I've got all of them except for 2013 via TechNet and I decided to stay with 2003, because it's actually better for my home needs, which are quite basic.

 

[Drone]

buy office 2010, and stick with that for a while, 07 and 10 are basically the same

Anyone who buys office 2010 gets 2013 for free. MS calls it "buy office today, get the next version free" offer

 

[dunnmelaniej]

Waiting for a cracked version...

Same here. There is always a side solution for almost every paid software being from Microsoft or any other vendor.. hurray