site license question

[pokari]

My work uses Windows based machines. If I get a new laptop (Mac of course) will I be able to use the office site license for my Mac version of Word. So I guess my question is are site licenses cross platform?

pokari

[MacMagus]

> are site licenses cross platform?

It varies tremendously from one item to the next.


> will I be able to use the office site license for my Mac version of Word.

Almost certainly not.

Do you have a person/department in charge of deploying software? Perhaps they'll surprise you with a site license for Word/Office for Mac.

[onthedownlow]

They likely have a Microsoft Select license...and typically when 'Office' (always) is on the list...both platforms are covered.

Find out who your software acquisition person is, as they'll have the media handy too.

[MacMagus]

> They likely have a Microsoft Select license...

Maybe. But then again, maybe it's an enterprise agreement.

MS's volume license chart:
http://download.microsoft.com/download/7...l%2007.pdf

[onthedownlow]

Possibly. Yes...I have it...know it...have major contracts under three of their licensing programs. (I handle these contracts for my entity).

[Racer X]

at least ask. When I got a new mac at work, i asked, and they didn't have a site license for mac office. But they did have an old copy of Office 4.2.1, which allowed me to get an upgrade, vs a full version. Way cheaper.