Office XP and Windows XP

[Mark Rooney]

Hi

I am opening an internet cafe type of business that will
have Windows XP Home and Office XP on them. There will be
about 5 PCs in total.

What I need to know or be pointed in the right direction
is:

1) Do I need a license for each PC or can I use the same
on for them all?

2) Do I need separate discs for each PC or not?

3) I have been looking at Ebay and notice people selling
the software on here, can I use ths for my business?

4) Can I make copies of the software for business
requirements only? i.e. in case I lose the software or
its stolen.


Thnx in advance.

Mark

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi Mark,

1) One license per pc for both Windows and Office. You may want to look into
a multilicense volume pack:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/howtobuy/pricingvolume.asp
http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/default.mspx

2) One disk is enough, it's the licenses that are the issue.

3) OEM licenses? Sure, just keep in mind that they are limited. No support
from Microsoft, and not transferable to new hardware (the machine dies, you
need a new license)

4) Yes, that is perfectly legal and in keeping with the terms of the EULA

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Windows
Windows isn't rocket science! That's my other hobby!
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone
www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
Win98 Help - www.rickrogers.org

"Mark Rooney" > wrote in message
...
> Hi
>
> I am opening an internet cafe type of business that will
> have Windows XP Home and Office XP on them. There will be
> about 5 PCs in total.
>
> What I need to know or be pointed in the right direction
> is:
>
> 1) Do I need a license for each PC or can I use the same
> on for them all?
>
> 2) Do I need separate discs for each PC or not?
>
> 3) I have been looking at Ebay and notice people selling
> the software on here, can I use ths for my business?
>
> 4) Can I make copies of the software for business
> requirements only? i.e. in case I lose the software or
> its stolen.
>
>
> Thnx in advance.
>
> Mark

[Sharon F]

On Sun, 30 May 2004 02:23:39 -0700, Mark Rooney wrote:

> Hi
>
> I am opening an internet cafe type of business that will
> have Windows XP Home and Office XP on them. There will be
> about 5 PCs in total.
>
> What I need to know or be pointed in the right direction
> is:
>
> 1) Do I need a license for each PC or can I use the same
> on for them all?
>
> 2) Do I need separate discs for each PC or not?
>
> 3) I have been looking at Ebay and notice people selling
> the software on here, can I use ths for my business?
>
> 4) Can I make copies of the software for business
> requirements only? i.e. in case I lose the software or
> its stolen.
>
>
> Thnx in advance.
>
> Mark

You need separate licenses for each computer. You do not need separate
discs but the CD key needs to match the type of CD that is being used: OEM
CD Key for OEM CD, retail CD Key for retail CD, etc. You can make copies of
the software for backup purposes.

You should probably check the licensing pages for Microsoft. They have
small volume license packs available (minimum of 5 - can mix and match
products). Here's the URL for an FAQ on the subject:
http://www.microsoft.com/piracy/basics/activation/mpavlfaq.asp

--
Sharon F
MS-MVP ~ Windows XP Shell/User

[Peter Hutchison]

On Sun, 30 May 2004 02:23:39 -0700, "Mark Rooney"
> wrote:

>Hi
>
>I am opening an internet cafe type of business that will
>have Windows XP Home and Office XP on them. There will be
>about 5 PCs in total.
>
>What I need to know or be pointed in the right direction
>is:
>
>1) Do I need a license for each PC or can I use the same
>on for them all?

No you must use different licences.

>2) Do I need separate discs for each PC or not?

Yes, as long as you enter different Product IDs.

>3) I have been looking at Ebay and notice people selling
>the software on here, can I use ths for my business?

I don`t see why not.

>4) Can I make copies of the software for business
>requirements only? i.e. in case I lose the software or
>its stolen.

I would keep the originals in a safe location and use copies for
day-to day use.

Peter Hutchison