Re: 2K3 Licensing

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From: Cláudio Rodrigues (Claudio.Rodrigues_at_NOSPAM-Terminal-Services.NET)
Date: 08/05/04 

Date: Wed, 4 Aug 2004 23:31:36 -0400

Yes. 

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Cláudio Rodrigues
Microsoft MVP
Windows Technologies - Terminal Services
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"Cliff" <bob@one.com> wrote in message
news:elcAEkmeEHA.3132@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> So even though I have Pro machines, I still need CALs on the Terminal
Server
> for each PC that connects?
>
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> "Vera Noest [MVP]" <vera.noest@remove-this.hem.utfors.se> wrote in message
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> > No, that's not correct. XP Pro and W2K Pro clients receive a free
> > TS CAL when they connect to a W2K TS, but not to a 2003 TS.
> >
> > You can, however, apply for a free "Transition" TS CAL for every
> > XP Pro desktop license that you owned before 24 April 2003.
> >
> > Further info:
> >
> > Windows Server 2003 Pricing and Licensing FAQ
> > http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/howtobuy/licensing/pric
> > licfaq.mspx
> >
> > Terminal Server CAL Transition Plan FAQ
> > http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/howtobuy/licensing/tsca
> > ltransfaq.mspx
> >
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> > "Cliff" <bob@one.com> wrote in
> > news:#$97nUleEHA.2352@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl:
> >
> > > OK, I activated my 2K3 TS licensing server but have not
> > > installed any licenses.  Because my PCs are Pro boxes, I'm
> > > thinking I don't need any CALs on the TS box.
> > >
> > > Is that correct?
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > >
> > > Cliff
>
>

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