Are there even any of you guys left out there? A friend of mine from South Florida posted this on a mailing list so I guess there still are people capable of competing with Dell on price so here are the changes:
Beginning in August 2005, you will be able to acquire Microsoft Windows XP and Microsoft Office 2003 in packs of one instead of the previous 3-pack minimum. That means you can get whatever quantity you want.
The 1-pack will come in a padded envelope, and will have the OEM system builder break-the-seal license agreement affixed to the front of the envelope. Inside, you will find just one individual software license (which includes the Certificate of Authenticity label, hologram media, and documentation).
The email I received a little earlier today also had the following:
1. Beginning in September 2005, new 1-packs will be available for Windows XP and Microsoft Office 2003 (instead of the previous 3-pack minimums).*
2. There will also be a new simplified license for OEM system builder software and hardware. If you distribute a system builder pack unopened, you are no longer required to sell it with any non-peripheral piece of hardware.
3. Plus, there will be a new system builder-specific Certificate of Authenticity (COA) label to help differentiate system builder software from other OEM license types.
Attend our webcast and get an updated Windows Licensing Kit.*
Attend Microsoft’s free Licensing & Packaging Update webcast and find out everything you need to know about how the changes will affect your business. You’ll learn about the new 1-packs, simplified licensing, COA label changes and more. Don’t miss this invaluable webcast. Register now!
Date: September 7, 2005
Time: 9 AM – 10 AM
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