I've come accros this site http://www.realtimemall.com where, along with others, Microsoft Product is offerd at ridiculous prices! e.g. 2003 server enterprise edition $69.95; 2000 sever full version $69.95. It's download only as an ISO image but that is no problem!
However. looking at terms & conditions, as part of it below; The items of concern are: 2.3 and 2.4
Has anyone else purchased from this site and are updates available and where does one stand without the paper licence for the product?
This site was listed on Google as a sponsored link!
2. Basic Conditions of Purchasing at Discounter Online online store
2.1. You are informed that the software is in English language only unless noted differently on the site or by the Support representative;
2.2. You will thoroughly follow the downloading and installation instructions on your account;
2.3. You cannot register the software with the manufacturer and updates are available not for all the products;
2.4. You do not receive printed license documentation;
2.5. You do not receive a copy of the software on a disk.
2.6. The Store will assist the Customer with downloading and installation issues. We will not provide technical support after the software product is downloaded and installed; neither will it be available from the manufacturer of the software product.
2.7. If you purchase any of the products listed below you confirm that you already have or going to purchase or obtain in any other way CD burning software which support the function of creating image disks.
2.7.1. The list of the products that should be burned before installation:
2.7.2.1. MS Windows 2000 Professional - Full Version
2.7.2.2. MS Windows 2000 Server - Full Version
2.7.2.3. MS Windows 2003 Enterprise Server - Full Version
2.7.2.4. MS Windows XP Professional - Full Version
2.7.2.5. Microsoft Windows Longhorn pre-released Evaluation Copy
2.7.2.6. Powerquest PartitionMagic V 8.01
2.7.2.7. Linux RedHat 9.0
2.7.2.8. Symantec Norton Ghost 9.0 (Optional. Important: some functions will be unavailable without burning)
2.8. The Store allows a one time exchange of the ordered product to any other product of the same or lower price in case the software has not been downloaded yet. |