Hi Guys,
One of my close friend called me today. He is working in a Non Profit Organization as a Computer Trainer/Other official matters in a city called Dharwad in Karnataka. I dont have much details regarding his office but I know a little. They select students who are talented but cannot afford a computer/Higher studies. They train them and make them "Computer Job Fit" so that they can start a carrier in Computers.
They give basic computer training ( I dont think they dont charge -- Will confirm that tomorrow ). Now the problem is they have 10 refurbished computers which was donated by a MNC ( I dont want to reviel the company ) . The systems run Genuine XP, but the problem is It doesnt have MS Office installed. Now most of the budget he had was spent on Infrastructure and other expenses which is incured while setting up a new office. Now they have to train them on MS Office .... My first reply. Use Open Office 2.2 and he is also using it for more than 2 yrs . But the problem is he cannot train the prople on Open Office because of his higher authorities says they have to train them only on MS Office!!.
Ok now lets see how much it costs for Office 2007 Pro -- something arround 17K (Pls correct me if im wrong) -- so 17000*10 Comps = Rs. 1 Lac 70 Thousand.
Office 2003 ... May be available for 10K Microsoft sells it no more.. And support will also go soon. Thats Rs. 1 Lac.
Office 2000 ... I think no one sells it. MS doesnt provide support.
With the companies budget running out .. how can they afford such a huge price tag?
Now my friend asked me .. If Office 2000 is obsolete... can they install Pirated version of it and not getinto trouble. or is there any loophole in EULA of Office 2000 .
Or can Microsoft provide Free copies of MS Office 2007 if he can show what they are trying to do(Non Profit) or atleast at reduced price. I know MVP's get free copies of software from MS but I dont know if MS Office is included. If yes can the licence be transfered to them?
Guys I know there are few MVP's in here. Can you suggest something.
Request
lease donot start OS war here. This is something very important. He has to do what his higher authorities say.
Please note this is for a organization which is trying to help under previlaged students who cannot afford higher studies. If possible I will ask my friend sanjay to join this forum .
Thanks
Charan
One of my close friend called me today. He is working in a Non Profit Organization as a Computer Trainer/Other official matters in a city called Dharwad in Karnataka. I dont have much details regarding his office but I know a little. They select students who are talented but cannot afford a computer/Higher studies. They train them and make them "Computer Job Fit" so that they can start a carrier in Computers.
They give basic computer training ( I dont think they dont charge -- Will confirm that tomorrow ). Now the problem is they have 10 refurbished computers which was donated by a MNC ( I dont want to reviel the company ) . The systems run Genuine XP, but the problem is It doesnt have MS Office installed. Now most of the budget he had was spent on Infrastructure and other expenses which is incured while setting up a new office. Now they have to train them on MS Office .... My first reply. Use Open Office 2.2 and he is also using it for more than 2 yrs . But the problem is he cannot train the prople on Open Office because of his higher authorities says they have to train them only on MS Office!!.
Ok now lets see how much it costs for Office 2007 Pro -- something arround 17K (Pls correct me if im wrong) -- so 17000*10 Comps = Rs. 1 Lac 70 Thousand.
Office 2003 ... May be available for 10K Microsoft sells it no more.. And support will also go soon. Thats Rs. 1 Lac.
Office 2000 ... I think no one sells it. MS doesnt provide support.
With the companies budget running out .. how can they afford such a huge price tag?
Now my friend asked me .. If Office 2000 is obsolete... can they install Pirated version of it and not getinto trouble. or is there any loophole in EULA of Office 2000 .
Or can Microsoft provide Free copies of MS Office 2007 if he can show what they are trying to do(Non Profit) or atleast at reduced price. I know MVP's get free copies of software from MS but I dont know if MS Office is included. If yes can the licence be transfered to them?
Guys I know there are few MVP's in here. Can you suggest something.
Request
lease donot start OS war here. This is something very important. He has to do what his higher authorities say. Please note this is for a organization which is trying to help under previlaged students who cannot afford higher studies. If possible I will ask my friend sanjay to join this forum
.Thanks
Charan
