Comments on: Aidez-moi!

Question: Aidez-moi!

ODiV — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 14:32:13 -0800

Can I use the key from an English version of Microsoft Office 2003 Small Business Edition to install the French version from the discs?

By: Espoo2

Espoo2 — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 15:14:01 -0800

no.

By: fvox13

fvox13 — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 15:25:25 -0800

Probably not. The keys are usually language-dependant. Technically, though, you could probably obtain a serial number from a cracks/warez site, and since you own the software, it would be legal. Of course, IANAL.

By: a007r

a007r — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 15:29:08 -0800

I doubt you could use that office key in any case, one wrong number/letter in the serial usually makes the thing fail, so I don't see exactly why it would work cross-languages.

...Or use OpenOffice if that is an option and you really depend on the software being in French.

By: odinsdream

odinsdream — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 15:53:18 -0800

For what it's worth, Microsoft's Open Licensing Program, which our business uses to purchase volume licenses, does indicate that language matters.

By: Merdryn

Merdryn — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 18:23:42 -0800

No.

By: wuzandfuzz

wuzandfuzz — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 20:43:57 -0800

yeah, odin's right. different language, different product, different license. it'd be like trying to say you have the rights to kanye west's album in espanol because you bought it in english.

By: ODiV

ODiV — Thu, 02 Nov 2006 11:36:50 -0800

Oh well. Guess I have to bite the bullet and order one. Thanks guys.