As mentioned in our previous blog about user rights, which has become a hot topic as many upgrade to the new Windows 7 platform, OEM licenses cannot be transferred from one PC to another. Therefore, they cannot be used to upgrade to a Windows 7 upgrade on another PC. OEM licenses are locked to the original PC it is installed on and cannot be transferred to any other PC. There is one exception: you can add Software Assurance to qualifying […]
Month: November 2009
When do I have transfer rights?
We often get questions from clients about transfer rights- when do I know if I can uninstall my software from a device and re-install it on another? For Microsoft….transfer rights are specifically laid out in your End User License Agreement (EULA) and will vary by product. For Volume licensing programs, the transfer rights will be listed in the Product Use Rights document. Most retail software does offer transfer rights, however OEM licenses do not. If your EULA does not specify […]
Windows 7 – Should we upgrade?
Since Windows 7 is now available and in high demand, we wanted to offer some resources for information on the product, where to get help and updates, etc. It’s a tough decision whether to switch or not, or when to switch. Hope these help you make the right decision for your business! Microsoft’s free Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor A comparison of Editons of Windows 7 Take a tour of Windows 7 Follow @MicrosoftHelps on Twitter Check out the Windows 7 […]
Microsoft licensing change alert: Removal of Software Assurance grace period
Microsoft has removed its grace periods on Software Assurance (SA) renewals for the following products on new contracts: Enterprise Agreement (EA) Enterprise Agreement Subscription (EAS) Select Select Plus Open Value Perpetual This is for new contracts, so if you have SA built into your current contract, you will still have your 30-day grace period until the end of your contract.
Third-party Oracle support: To be or not to be
Even after the 2008 shutdown of TomorrowNow, we are often asked by company executives about third-party alternatives for Oracle support. While we understand that this is being driven by the need to reduce IT support costs, there are some distinct advantages and disadvantages. Companies – such as newcomer Spinnaker – are creating opportunities for themselves with claims of cutting third-party support costs in half. And, since these alternative 3rd party support providers are essentially cutting out the annual support and […]
3 Licensing Models for Oracle Applications
I keep getting request for information on one particular blog entry….I’m reblogging it here. Oracle offers 3 licensing models for its installed applications to fit the unique needs of each organization: component pricing, custom applications suite pricing and enterprise pricing. Having different licensing models allow organizations to select the best combination for their operations. Not all products are available within each of the pricing models due to the Terms, Conditions and application features. Oracle’s component pricing model is an a […]
Microsoft licensing hack
It looks like there is a technical loophole that allows you to upgrade illegally. When Microsoft finally released Windows 7, there has been a lot of grumbling over Microsoft’s lack of direction on the upgrade process in the last few weeks from Microsoft Windows 7 testers. Microsoft does not allow an upgrade from the pre-release version of Windows 7 – e.g. Windows 7 Beta or Windows 7 Release Candidate – to Windows 7 RTM. In fact, when you try, you’ll […]
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