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[Johnathan Aulabaugh]

It's entirely accurate, Mr. Aulabaugh. I think I know something about this, considering I used to sell Adobe licenses to schools and businesses. Box versions of software are available to students and staff for discounted prices, but not licenses. Nor did I say that it takes and IT professional to download the software. I said they are typically administered by IT...as in "managed". There are 3 types of software distributions:

• OEM - Comes pre-installed on the computer. The only difference here is that there are no transfer rights, which means you can't even move it to a different server.

• Box - Retail versions purchased in stores. Have a physical box and CD/DVD. Has transfer rights.

• License - For volume purchases. Requires digital download and account registration. Upgrades available at a discount. Has transfer rights. Does not contain media (disks).

Yes, all versions include a EULA (End User License Agreement) which permits use of the software. Please do not attempt to question the accuracy of my posts again unless you have your facts straight.

Dude get a grip.. seriously?
You said it yourself every version has a license period. the design of the license may be different but it is a license regardless from adobe. The only edition not licensed by adobe is a pirated copy. A teacher/student license has a different designation than a copy such as mine, but also has a different designation than what a school would buy. I really do not care what you used to sell or install. I will question what ever I feel like. You and I have gone rounds before this so it is what it is. It might be better off if you just dont reply to anything I have to say. There are other moderators that can talk to me if they wish.

 

[Browncoat]

Yes, seriously.

Perform a search for OEM vs. Box vs. License software versions. Unlike yourself, I do not make ill-informed posts and attempt to contract fact with opinion. You are certainly free to express your opinions and question whatever you like, but do not attempt to pass off what you think you know onto others.

I highly recommend that you do your homework before going toe-to-toe with me again, Mr. Aulabaugh.

It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt.
- Mark Twain

 

[Johnathan Aulabaugh]

calling names

Calling names is immature and usually ends somewhere after highschool. calling someone names and then closing a thread is abuse of a moderator's privilage. Plain and simple. Thats twice, instead of assuming your right take your own advise.


A learned blockhead is a greater blockhead than an ignorant one.
Benjamin Franklin

 

[Browncoat]

Re: calling names

And this will be the third thread of yours that I have locked, Mr. Aulabaugh. Your threads are closed because you don't know when enough is enough. Consider this a warning, because the next time I have to close one down, there will be repercussions. Making yet another thread in an attempt to drum up sympathy, rally others to your cause, or to simply get in one last jab will not be tolerated.

I do not enjoy locking threads. I am for the free exchange of ideas, sharing of opinions, and debate. Those are all at the very foundation of a forum. However, when you consistently argue just for the sake of arguing, a line must be drawn for the sake of the rest of the community. You are more concerned with your next comment than actually reading and responding to what is written, as is clearly evidenced in the threads you're referring to.

While you were busy mulling over your next reply, I have taken the time to do your homework for you:

OEM vs. Retail Box

Adobe Worldwide Licensing

Yahoo! Answers

And finally, quoted directly from Microsoft:
The three main types of Microsoft Software licenses are License, Retail (also called a box license or package license), and an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) from a computer manufacturer. Volume Licenses are significantly more flexibilty and options than either a Retail or OEM license and are meant primarily for business and organizations. Retail and OEM licenses are sold as perpetual licenses meaning they never expire. Most Volume Licenses are perpetual, however, Microsoft does offer subscriptions licenses under the Volume License program. These subscription licenses, as the name implies, are for a set period of time and expire if the subscription license is not renewed (very much like a magazine or newspaper subscription).