December 2, 2008
1:28 am
Office Home and Student 2007: Not for businesses; but for home users, Microsoft
For the Black Friday weekend, Microsoft offered Office Home and Student 2007 edition at a discounted price of over 50%. The offer is valid until December 1, with the price of Office 2007 Home and Student edition down to just $69.99 from $149.95.
However, Microsoft delivered a wake-up call to all potential customers, especially businesses, indicating that although the deal was attractive, it was also meant for usage exclusively by home users. “The answer is contained right in the name of the product… It is Microsoft Office HOME and STUDENT and no, it cannot be used in a business,” explained Eric Ligman.
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I called Microsoft and they said your use of the terms "not for business" and not for commercial use" is symantics. "You most certainly can use this product in an Office or business, but you may not make money with it" Thus not for commercial use! I also, may not allow anyone to pay me to use the product. Thus not for business or commercial use" However, if I do not make or sell fliers, ads, posters for sale cards for sale or do business I may by all means use it at a business. I may write letters, make Excel sheets etc. But not for sale or commercial use. 2 calls and both Microsoft agents, clearly agreed this area is a very gray one. I agree also, thats why I called. But, I believe barring proof of your implied statement, I am not using Home version for commercial use and not for business as in making money with it. Is there not at minimum an understanding, that this can be implied? Microsoft told me twice. Install don't sell!