Re: XP Key Authentication disabled Office 2003

Mark wrote:
> Better yet, switch to OpenOffice.org. I noticed a trend lately of
> Windows users using OpenOffice over M$ Office. I know OpenOffice
> runs faster and its more reliable than M$ Office.

I run both and see little difference between the two when it comes to
speed.

And OO is generating some wrath among the Open Source community with it
increasing reliance on Java, which is not Open Source code.

But I'd have no real problem relying soley on OO

>
> "kurttrail" <dontemailme@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in
> message news:uzOkR%23$UFHA.3696@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Steve N. wrote:
> > Mark wrote:
> >
> >> I read that if you authenticate your XP key, your downloads are
> >> faster than normal as the file downloads from another set of
> servers.
> >> That
> >> is why I authenticated my XP key.
> >
> > What you read was misleading. The download doesn't actually
> procede
> > any faster, you just don't get presented with the misleading BS on
> > the MS download site again so you save a couple of clicks is all.
>
> Yeah MS intentionally slowed down the downloading process to be
> able to
> claim that Validation would speed up the download process!
>
> All that validating does is get you almost back to the speed of
> downloading before MS implemented WGA. Almost, because the ActiveX
> component need to communicate with MS's servers inorder not to nag
> you
> to validated, and depending on network traffic that communication
> can be
> noticable.
>
> >
> >>
> >> I purchased Office 2003 from Best Buy about six months ago. I
> told
> >> Microsoft that I have the receipt and could fax it to them. They
> >> told me that is not enough proof that Office 2003 is my copy.
> >
> > A receipt is proof enough in a court of law and for anyone else in
> > this world. Call them back and talk to a supervisor, like I said
> > before. If they still won't honor you then return to Best Buy with
> > your copy of Office and your receipt and explain the situation,
> they
> > may give you a replacement for your copy/license of Office since
> this
> > one apparently has an invalid key.
> >
> >>
> >> I searched the Internet for an Office 2003 crack just so I can
> get my
> >> work done in Word and Excel, but I have not found one yet. Seems
> >> like Microsoft promotes software piracy when this type of
> situation
> >> occurs. This also positive promotes open-source software, such as
> >> OpenOffice,
> >> where you can download and use the product without worrying about
> >> product activation problems.
> >>
> >
> > A crack may cause you even more problems. They often include
> viruses
> > and trojans. I would not pursue that route if I were you, it's too
> > easy to get infected, even by simply clicking on a link to a crack
> > site.
> > Another alternative is getting Open Office, it's free, requires no
> > activation and is 90% compatible with MS Office files. The only
> things
> > I've seen glitch up are some forms and tables made in Word and
> some
> > Excel macros but usually these can be overcome with a bit of work.
> >
> > Yet another alternative would be to get a copy of Office 2000 and
> use
> > it instead. It does not require activation and is fully compatible
> > with all other MS Office versions that I've seen. If you go this
> > route make sure to completely uninstall Office 2003 first, either
> > that or install it to a different directory. Personally, I prefer
> > using Office 2000 anyway.
>
> Find a friend with an RTM copy of MSO2K. The SP1a CD need to be
> activated, IIRC.
>
> --
> Peace!
> Kurt
> Self-anointed Moderator
> microscum.pubic.windowsexp.gonorrhea
> http://microscum.com/mscommunity
> "Trustworthy Computing" is only another example of an Oxymoron!
> "Produkt-Aktivierung macht frei"



--
Peace!
Kurt
Self-anointed Moderator
microscum.pubic.windowsexp.gonorrhea
http://microscum.com/mscommunity
"Trustworthy Computing" is only another example of an Oxymoron!
"Produkt-Aktivierung macht frei"


.

Relevant Pages

  • Re: OpenOffice? OMG!! Has ANYONE actually managed to install it?
    ... You've confused installing OpenOffice and compiling it. ... note that if you go to the openoffice.org site, you simply download the the ... OO is far quicker and easier to install than, say, ... Hacking OO.o ...
    (alt.os.linux)
  • Re: Why not just sell Word when its all people need to work with at .
    ... Stop complaining, start using OpenOffice. ... Not only is OpenOffice Free but it is also free. ... >> and it isn't right they are forced to purchase an entire package ... >> won't allow you to download the version you already invested into. ...
    (microsoft.public.word.docmanagement)
  • Re: Why not just sell Word when its all people need to work with at .
    ... Stop complaining, start using OpenOffice. ... Not only is OpenOffice Free but it is also free. ... >> and it isn't right they are forced to purchase an entire package ... >> won't allow you to download the version you already invested into. ...
    (microsoft.public.word.docmanagement)
  • Re: Upgrading from Word 97
    ... Please explain why OpenOffice is poor for advanced users. ... Department of Justice starts using open file formats because legal ... > I tried OO for web authoring too, with all its bells and whistles, ... I don't call 80 MB a huge download - but then again, ...
    (microsoft.public.word.newusers)
  • FTP DOWNLOAD >>> NEW CRACKED PROFESSIONAL SOFTWARE
    ... DOWNLOAD Absoft Pro Fortran v7 5 + crack or keygen or serial ... DOWNLOAD Autodesk Architectural Studio 4 + crack or keygen or ... DOWNLOAD NEDGRAPHICS EASYMAP 5.0.1.4 + crack or keygen or serial ...
    (sci.math)