MS Office 2010 Professional for £43.99 (normally £429.99) Edited

whitewing

This looks good.

I thought we'd purchased Office with our new laptop (from PC World) but it seems to only be the trial version. We had gone in with the specifications from the Open Uni (as we were getting a grant towards the laptop) and were told the laptop met it all.

PhlangePhace

Rajeev wrote: »

More info on MS Home Use Program that allow you to get Office for £8.95 if you workplace has Software Assurance
The Home Use Program is a Software Assurance benefit, available as part of Microsoft’s Volume Licensing programs. Through this offering, you can provide licensed employees access to a copy of Microsoft Office Enterprise 2007 and other applications to install and use on a home computer during the term of your Software Assurance coverage.

Coincidentally, I found this available at my workplace earlier this week and took advantage of the offer. Got the disc in the post this morning.

Now, I'm unsure if it's been covered earlier in the thread, as I haven't had chance to read the whole thread.....but MS Office 2007 purchased under HUP is NOT eligible for the 2010 free update.

bugeyed

PhlangePhace wrote: »

Coincidentally, I found this available at my workplace earlier this week and took advantage of the offer. Got the disc in the post this morning.

Now, I'm unsure if it's been covered earlier in the thread, as I haven't had chance to read the whole thread.....but MS Office 2007 purchased under HUP is NOT eligible for the 2010 free update.

Thank you for the information :T. As most of us are not able to access MSDN we were not sure whether this was the case.
Still, if you can purchase Office 2007 for £8 now, then it will probably be £8 for 2010 (or near enough), in which case still the cheapest option.

bugeyed

hontwood wrote: »

Sorry 'thread police'.

There are no real time limited with regards to BETA versions, only to the extent that you need to download / test the software before the official release. I've had BETA versions from two years ago which are still fully functional therefore the answer to your time limit is 'there is no answer' otherwise I would advise accordingly.

The comment about the thread police is unnecessary. As I started the thread I presumed it gave me the right of reply as it does to anybody who posts. On this site we try to give informative and helpful advice. If you have such, please stick to providing it and leave immature comments out of your replies. Please see the forum rules on etiquette.

For factual advice please read on

From the FAQ section of the microsoft beta information page

Does the Beta version of Office 2010 expire after certain time?

The beta version of Office 2010 will expire in October 2010. Users can choose to download the trial or buy the full version of Office 2010 at that time.

(that seems to be a time limit to me)

Link http://www.microsoft.com/office/2010/en/faqs/default.aspx#14q
In second section, third FAQ

Also, it would be foolhardy to continue to run any Microsoft Office or Windows beta for 2 years after they discontinue support for it. Critical updates will not be available for betas after the beta period has ended and you should treat the software as though it has a use by date. To continue to keep that software for 2 years after the 'sell by date' (period during which bugs are fixed and critical updates installed) would be like eating a 2 year old tomato. After 2 years, it'll still be a tomato, but damned if I'd eat it with all those viruses attached. :eek:

bugeyed

whitewing wrote: »

This looks good.

I thought we'd purchased Office with our new laptop (from PC World) but it seems to only be the trial version. We had gone in with the specifications from the Open Uni (as we were getting a grant towards the laptop) and were told the laptop met it all.

If you haven't already ordered please read this post http://blogs.msdn.com/ukhe/archive/2008/09/09/ultimate-steal-offer-for-ou-students.aspx

Open University students it appears CAN purchase the '' ultimatesteal' microsoft offer http://www.microsoft.com/student/discounts/theultimatesteal-uk/default.aspx?cid=ukedu

bograt2004

Although still a great price dont pay with visa debit i got charged a £1.95 transaction fee.

uk1

Great thread! Thanks.

I've read every post - and it may be that I've missed the answer.

I have just installed Office Home and Student 2007 on my PC. I purchased it from Amazon a few months back in preparation for my new PC but only just installed it. Installed and registered within the last two weeks.

From the MS Q&A, I cannot see "technically" anything that would prevent the upgrade to 2010.

Am I missing something obvious?

Jeff

PhlangePhace

uk1 wrote: »

......
I've read every post - and it may be that I've missed the answer.

I have just installed Office Home and Student 2007 on my PC. I purchased it from Amazon a few months back in preparation for my new PC but only just installed it. Installed and registered within the last two weeks.

.....

Offer valid on qualifying Microsoft Office 2007 products purchased and activated between March 5, 2010, and September 30, 2010.

So,...did you purchase from Amazon after 5th March ?
I confirm that, after a quick scan, I am unsure how MS determine/verify the purchase date, if at all.

uk1

PhlangePhace wrote: »

Offer valid on qualifying Microsoft Office 2007 products purchased and activated between March 5, 2010, and September 30, 2010.

So,...did you purchase from Amazon after 5th March ?
I confirm that, after a quick scan, I am unsure how MS determine/verify the purchase date, if at all.

Thanks .... that's how I read them. They may ask for the receipt ... unlikely ... one challenge at a time I think!

I think in practice they'll be bothered about installation date which they will detect automatically..

Doc_N

According to Software4Students, to qualify for this scheme you must:

"be a parent or guardian of a child (or have a grandchild) who is a student in one of our listed educational institutions."

This is rather more restrictive than some earlier posters have suggested - you have to be a parent, grandparent or guardian of the child.

Short of telling downright lies, did any of these earlier posters find a way round this to qualify?