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Microsoft Licensing
Know your options
Eric RivasBusiness Development Manager
November 9, 2004
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Introduction
Microsoft Licensing is complicated, we understand that, and we are trying to simplify it.
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From this presentation, you’ll gain an understanding of:
Types of Microsoft Licenses• Volume Licensing
Piracy and Non-Compliance How to identify genuine software The value of genuine software to you Available resources to assist you
Overview
Key Take-Aways from this Presentation
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Different Microsoft Software Licenses
Full Packaged Product (FPP)
Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)
Volume Licensing Agreements
Downloaded Software
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Volume Licensing
Microsoft's Volume Licensing programs are designed for organizations that need from five to thousands of copies of Microsoft software.
Benefits: Substantial savings Ease of deployment Flexible acquisition
There are four types of Volume License Agreements available: Open Select Enterprise Enterprise Subscription
Volume License Agreements never cover the FULL Windows License – only Windows upgrades.
For more information visit www.microsoft.com/licensing
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Types of Piracy
Software Piracy & Counterfeiting Software piracy is the illegal reproduction
and distribution of software, whether for business or personal use.
Counterfeiting is selling illegally duplicated copies of software.
Protecting
IP
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Types of PiracyHard Disk Loading Preinstalling an unlicensed copy of software
onto a computer prior to sale. Usually, the PC doesn’t come with any of the
necessary supporting documentation (e.g. Certificate of Authenticity, media, manuals, etc.)
Mischanneling Software distributed under special discount
licenses that is then redistributed to others who do not qualify for these licenses
Be on the lookout for packaging marked as “Academic Price”, “Not for resale”, etc.
Protecting
IP
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Types of Piracy
Casual Copying/Licensing Misuse When end-users copy software without
appropriate licensing for each copy.
Protecting
IP
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Software Piracy Rate in Asia Pacific 2003
Piracy Rate 50%-80%
Piracy Rate below 50%
Piracy Rate above 80%
Year Piracy RateAsia/
Pacific
Losses *($1,000)
2003 53% 7,553,000
Vietnam: 92%
China: 92%
Indonesia: 88%
Pakistan: 83%
Thailand: 80%
Japan: 29%
Philippines: 72%
Hong Kong: 57%
Malaysia: 63%
India: 73%
*BSA study*BSA study*Asia/Pacific losses rank 2nd worldwide*Asia/Pacific losses rank 2nd worldwide*BSA study*BSA study*Asia/Pacific losses rank 2nd worldwide*Asia/Pacific losses rank 2nd worldwide
New Zealand: 23%
Australia: 31%
Singapore: 43%
Taiwan: 43%Year Piracy Rate
Philippines
Losses *($1,000)
2003 72% 55,000
Korea: 48%
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Software Piracy Rate in the Philippines
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Make sure you’re getting a “complete” software package with COA, media, documentation, etc.
A COA label is a visual identifier that helps you and your customers identify genuine Microsoft software.
How to Identify Genuine Microsoft Software
COA
Media & Documentation
EULA
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The Value of Genuine Microsoft Software
Preinstalling genuine software is important for your reputation.
It’s important to protect your customers and your business from piracy.
By doing so, you maintain your reputation of reliability and expertise with customers, partners and employees.
Preinstalling genuine software gives you protection and security.
Genuine Windows software has safeguards against the viruses, worms, spyware or unauthorized additional software.
Provides you with access to all the latest updates and security releases.
Gives your customers the peace of mind they expect and deserve.
TO YOU and YOUR CUSTOMERS
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How to Report Piracy
Email [email protected]
Call the Microsoft Helpdesk 672-7272
BSA Anti-Piracy Hotline at 819-5897
Fill out an online reporting form at www.microsoft.com/piracy/reporting.mspx
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For more information
www.microsoft.com/piracy/howtotell
www.microsoft.com/licensing Email: [email protected]