According to ZDNet, Microsoft really wants to push medium and small businesses to move away from Windows XP and older versions of Office. The "Up-to-Date Discount," as they call it, is available for the first year of the OVS (Open Value Subscription) licensing program and applies to customers using the Professional versions of Microsoft's software. OVS is a way for small and medium businesses to pay for their software licenses over time, instead of having to foot it all up front.
Wish I had a small biz, so I could get discount on an add'l copy of win7 pro for my lappytop. Maybe once I start school here in two weeks I can get my copy through MSDNAA
My Computer
At a glance
Windows 7 Home Premium 64bitAMD A6-3650 APU with Radeon™ HD Graphics2x 4GB Micron DDR3 [PC3-12800]AMD Radeon HD 6530D Graphics (OnBoard)
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP Pavilion P7-1234
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
CPU
AMD A6-3650 APU with Radeon™ HD Graphics
Motherboard
Pegatron 2ACF Version 1.03
Memory
2x 4GB Micron DDR3 [PC3-12800]
Graphics Card(s)
AMD Radeon HD 6530D Graphics (OnBoard)
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition Audio (OnBoard)
Monitor(s) Displays
Westinghouse 24" Widescreen LCD L2410MN
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1200
Hard Drives
1000GB Seagate SATA ST31000524AS
1000GB Seagate SATA ST31000340AS
Keyboard
Logitech G-15
Mouse
Logitech Optical
Other Info
Toshiba Satellite A215-S7472 Windows Vista Home Premium (Laptop)
I read the ad and it appears to be only for businesses, is that right? I wish they would do something for the average guy. Spending several hundred on Office Professional is a burden.
My Computer
At a glance
Windows 7 Home Premium 32-Bit - Build 7600 SP1Intel Core i3-2120 3.30GhzKingston 4 GB DDR3 1333 mhzAMD Radeon HD6670
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Build
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 32-Bit - Build 7600 SP1
CPU
Intel Core i3-2120 3.30Ghz
Motherboard
Asus P8Z68-V LX Intel Z68 Socket H2 ATX
Memory
Kingston 4 GB DDR3 1333 mhz
Graphics Card(s)
AMD Radeon HD6670
Sound Card
Sound Blaster Audigy SE 24-Bit
Monitor(s) Displays
Asus VE228
Screen Resolution
1440 X 900
Hard Drives
OCZ Vertex 3 120 GB Sata 3 SSD ==
Kingston SH103/S3 120 G Hyper X 120 GB SSD ==
Western Digital 500 GB Caviar Green 7200 RPM ==
PSU
Corsair CX600M == 600 Watt
Case
NZXT Apollo - Silver with Clear Side Panel
Cooling
Three 120 mm Fans
Keyboard
Microsoft Natural 4000
Mouse
Microsoft Custom Optical 3000
Internet Speed
AT&T Fiber Optic Wireless Network
Antivirus
Microsoft Security Essentials
Browser
Chrome
Other Info
120 mm Blue LED Fan -- Three Blue LED Lazer Light Sticks
I read the ad and it appears to be only for businesses, is that right? I wish they would do something for the average guy. Spending several hundred on Office Professional is a burden.
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According to ZDNet, Microsoft really wants to push medium and small businesses to move away from Windows XP and older versions of Office. The "Up-to-Date Discount," as they call it, is available for the first year of the OVS (Open Value Subscription) licensing program and applies to customers using the Professional versions of Microsoft's software. OVS is a way for small and medium businesses to pay for their software licenses over time, instead of having to foot it all up front. 
