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From: Adam.Frix@f200.n226.z1.FIDONET.ORG (Adam Frix)
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Subject: Re: Microsoft Works
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Date: 22 Oct 89 02:38:58 GMT
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Boyd Ostroff writes:
 
>>For anybody who needs a copy of Microsoft Works, I have one for
>>sale. It's version 2.0, not yet registered, all original disks and
>>manuals. Price is $175.
>
>Maybe this isn't such a great deal if you're a University student or
>faculty member.  According to a promo packet I recently received,
>you're eligible to get "Academic Editions" at a discount.  Through
>this program, Works costs $129, or only $89.50 if you buy 10 copies.
>Again, quoting their literature, the following is also available:
>
>Microsoft Excel $189 ($132.30 for 10-pack) Microsoft Word $120 ($60
>for 10-pack) Microsoft PowerPoint $149
>
>These are supposed to be complete editions, with all manuals,
>updates and warranties, but are for "academic use only".  It says to
>call 800-227-4679 for purchasing info, but basically I think you
>just go to a local dealer and present valid university ID.
>
>DISCLAIMER: I haven't tried this and have no interest in Microsoft;
>they just send me their junk mail :-)
 
 
Well, here's the scoop here at Ohio State:  they sell Word 4 for $90, and
Works 2.0 for, I believe, under $100 (or else _right_ over $100).  I know
the Works package includes all docs (friend of mine bought it), can't
speak for the Word package.  (The PC Word 5 package includes all docs,
though.)  I don't think OSU offers any discounts for 10 packages or
whatever.  Yes, you need university ID (most of the time, depends on what
kind of mood the cashier's in.  8-))  Excel and PowerPoint are also
available.  OSU computer store sells other stuff, like Ashton-Tate
products, Symantec stuff, and Claris (MacWrite II, complete with manuals,
is $45; however, even though you register your program, you don't get
support from Claris--you must get it through your university.  But, I did
manage to get the nice folks at Claris to send me, free, MWII 1.0v2 that
fixes the cut/paste bug.)
 
--Adam--

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