SLIGHTLY OT: Microsoft Licensing

Hi

This may be OT but Ive always got good answers on this NG.
I have 80 users with 80 PCs running Windows XP.
They want two servers running Windows 2003 Server.
How many licenses do I need ?

I assume I need 80 CALs but where do I install them ?
Also would I be better getting a Volume/Select license agreement ?

TIA

 

You need a licence for each PC , one for each server , then assuming all 80
PCs could be on at once then you need 80 CALs.

On one of the servers.
Actually the important thing is that you have paid for them , not
necessarily that they are installed as everything will work fine without
them being installed.

Possibly for that many.
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thanks, im going to suggest they just get 20 cals.
afterall who cares abou that shit ?

 

you get asked a professional question about licences and this is your
response?
why bother with any if you're going to take that attitude?

licences depend, as ever, on your agreement with MS. if you don't have one,
it's "per seat" licencing.

ric

 

Businesses do get audited for this stuff , and CALs aren't all that
expensive , only about 15 quid each IIRC.
If they get caught with insufficient licences then the fines can be quite
hefty
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cheers alex. 80 cals it is then. as they are a charity they may even
get them cheaper than 15. also they may only ever have 50 pcs online
at any one time so 50 may be enough ??????????
appreciate your feedback,

 

hi trev, i cant remember giving out my name and address here ?????

 

if the s/ware is installed u need the licence - simple as that.
My advice would be to contact Microsoft, explain the situation [that its for
a charity, multiple pc's etc....]
and see what they offer. You may be pleasantly surprised.

But dont, whatever you do, install dodgy copies onto legitimate company
machines!


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correct me if im wrong . if i get an open/select.volume license then i
wont need to worry about product activation ?????

i did all the ms exams but for some strange reason they dont cover any
of this stuff in their courseware.

 

my god you are a communist. phone ms and tell them all youve found
out.
im sure they will be extremely interested.

 

Yep , if you are only ever going to have 50 users on at one time then 50
will do you , but as has been suggested if you approach microsoft they do
have some very good discounts for various reasons such as education ,
government etc so I wouldn't be surprised if there is also one for charity.
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And would need a warrant to come onto your place of business.

Gaz