Windows Vista Porting Offfice 2003 to Vista

[David B.]

Your blowing BS, there's no way you could have determined the OP wanted to
do that from his post. Regardless, it is STILL not porting.

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"Peter Foldes" wrote in message
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> That is not what the OP meant. I should have used port instead of porting.
> The OP wanted to copy his Office 2003 install over to the new laptop via
> his port specifically his in and out ports. That is how the post was
> intended to sound and that is what he meant.
> Sorry about my choice of words. I know what porting is but in my haste
> answering I wrongfully posted. Thanks for catching that
>
> --
> Peter
>
> Please Reply to Newsgroup for the benefit of others
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>
> "Gordon" wrote in message
> news:OilYmQXMKHA.4964@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>>
>> "Peter Foldes" wrote in message
>> news:uWFBQ6WMKHA.1280@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>> Ken
>>>
>>> Porting meaning to copy over Office from one computer to another via
>>> cable and ports
>>
>> Nope. "Porting" means to create a version of the particular application
>> to run on a platform it wasn't written for initially.
>

 

[Bill Yanaire]

whs wrote:
> John Galt;1131745 Wrote:
>> whs wrote:
>>>> Hmm, that may be a problem. With an upgrade CD you usually have to
>>>> install the base program first. But I am not sure whether Office97
>>> will
>>>> even install on Vista. > >
>> 1) You are going to have to learn to quote/copy what you are replying
>> to. You vBulletin users are a PITA, but learning to do that will
>> reduce your annoyance factor considerably.
>>
>> 2) Inserting a qualifying CD will do it just fine.
>
>
> Who are you to tell me what to do. I guess in the future I stay away
> from those "Guest postings" - to much bother with you guys and too much
> rude abuse.
>
>

You should provide at least a snippit of what you are replying to. If you are unable to do
that, I suggest staying away from computers and getting an Etch-A-Sketch.

 

[Bill Yanaire]

Gordon wrote:
>
> "Peter Foldes" wrote in message
> news:uWFBQ6WMKHA.1280@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>> Ken
>>
>> Porting meaning to copy over Office from one computer to another via
>> cable and ports
>
> Nope. "Porting" means to create a version of the particular application
> to run on a platform it wasn't written for initially.

Err- Not this time err. He wants Err, to copy the program Err and the data Err over to
the new system. Err .

Err.

 

[KristleBawl]

Bill Yanaire wrote:
> Err- Not this time err. He wants Err, to copy the program Err
> and the data Err over to the new system. Err .
>
> Err.

Err, tired, Bill?

 

[Bill Yanaire]

KristleBawl wrote:
> Bill Yanaire wrote:
>> Err- Not this time err. He wants Err, to copy the program Err
>> and the data Err over to the new system. Err .
>>
>> Err.
>
> Err, tired, Bill?

No. Why do you ask?

 

[Gene E. Bloch]

Here's what David B. wrote on 9/10/09:
> Your blowing BS, there's no way you could have determined the OP wanted to do
> that from his post. Regardless, it is STILL not porting.

I had no trouble inferring what the OP meant...

I would have disagreed about the definition of porting, but the
available dictionaries don't support me there

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> "Peter Foldes" wrote in message
> news:%237$P4NYMKHA.1232@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>> That is not what the OP meant. I should have used port instead of porting.
>> The OP wanted to copy his Office 2003 install over to the new laptop via
>> his port specifically his in and out ports. That is how the post was
>> intended to sound and that is what he meant.
>> Sorry about my choice of words. I know what porting is but in my haste
>> answering I wrongfully posted. Thanks for catching that
>>
>> -- Peter
>>
>> Please Reply to Newsgroup for the benefit of others
>> Requests for assistance by email can not and will not be acknowledged.
>>
>> "Gordon" wrote in message
>> news:OilYmQXMKHA.4964@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>>>
>>> "Peter Foldes" wrote in message
>>> news:uWFBQ6WMKHA.1280@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>> Ken
>>>>
>>>> Porting meaning to copy over Office from one computer to another via
>>>> cable and ports
>>>
>>> Nope. "Porting" means to create a version of the particular application to
>>> run on a platform it wasn't written for initially.
>>

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[Gene E. Bloch]

Here's what whs wrote on 9/09/09:
> John Galt;1131745 Wrote:
>> whs wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Hmm, that may be a problem. With an upgrade CD you usually have to
>>>> install the base program first. But I am not sure whether Office97 will
>>>> even install on Vista. > >
>>
>> 1) You are going to have to learn to quote/copy what you are replying
>> to. You vBulletin users are a PITA, but learning to do that will
>> reduce your annoyance factor considerably.
>>
>> 2) Inserting a qualifying CD will do it just fine.


> Who are you to tell me what to do. I guess in the future I stay away
> from those "Guest postings" - to much bother with you guys and too much
> rude abuse.

Thank you for that decision.

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Gene Bloch 650.366.4267 lettersatblochg.com

 

[John Galt]

whs wrote:

>
>John Galt;1131745 Wrote:
>> whs wrote:
>> > > >
>> > >
>> > >Hmm, that may be a problem. With an upgrade CD you usually have to
>> > >install the base program first. But I am not sure whether Office97
>> > will
>> > >even install on Vista. > >
>>
>> 1) You are going to have to learn to quote/copy what you are replying
>> to. You vBulletin users are a PITA, but learning to do that will
>> reduce your annoyance factor considerably.
>>
>> 2) Inserting a qualifying CD will do it just fine.
>
>
>Who are you to tell me what to do. I guess in the future I stay away
>from those "Guest postings" - to much bother with you guys and too much
>rude abuse.

Expect more "rude abuse" as long as you continually post as if you are
a raw-assed newbie.

 

[kevpan815@gmail.com]

Office 2003 Has Compatibility Issues With Windows Vista, Just Like Office
2007 Has Compatibility Issues With Windows 7! Why Else Would They Be Working
On Microsoft Office 2010 Right Now (Witch Will Be Available 4 A Public Beta
In October Provided That Microsoft Finds Some Way 2 Settle The Copy Right
Infringement Lawsuit In The Eastern District Of Texas Involving Microsoft
Word 2003, Word 2007 And Potentially Word 2010)!

"GregNga" wrote in message
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>I am thinking of buying a laptop that has Vista on it. My current computer
> was died on me and it has Office 2003 on it. Can I port Office 2003 to a
> new
> Vista laptop? The salesman told me I needed to get Office 2007. DOn't know
> wheter to believe him or not

 

[David B.]

In all my years in the industry I've never heard it being used in the
context that was suggested.

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"Gene E. Bloch" wrote in message
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> Here's what David B. wrote on 9/10/09:
>> Your blowing BS, there's no way you could have determined the OP wanted
>> to do that from his post. Regardless, it is STILL not porting.
>
> I had no trouble inferring what the OP meant...
>
> I would have disagreed about the definition of porting, but the available
> dictionaries don't support me there
>
>> ------
>> "Peter Foldes" wrote in message
>> news:%237$P4NYMKHA.1232@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>> That is not what the OP meant. I should have used port instead of
>>> porting. The OP wanted to copy his Office 2003 install over to the new
>>> laptop via his port specifically his in and out ports. That is how the
>>> post was intended to sound and that is what he meant.
>>> Sorry about my choice of words. I know what porting is but in my haste
>>> answering I wrongfully posted. Thanks for catching that
>>>
>>> -- Peter
>>>
>>> Please Reply to Newsgroup for the benefit of others
>>> Requests for assistance by email can not and will not be acknowledged.
>>>
>>> "Gordon" wrote in message
>>> news:OilYmQXMKHA.4964@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>>>>
>>>> "Peter Foldes" wrote in message
>>>> news:uWFBQ6WMKHA.1280@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>>> Ken
>>>>>
>>>>> Porting meaning to copy over Office from one computer to another via
>>>>> cable and ports
>>>>
>>>> Nope. "Porting" means to create a version of the particular application
>>>> to run on a platform it wasn't written for initially.
>>>
>
> --
> Gene Bloch 650.366.4267 lettersatblochg.com
>
>

 

[Gene E. Bloch]

On Fri, 11 Sep 2009 10:52:57 -0400, David B. wrote:

> In all my years in the industry I've never heard it being used in the
> context that was suggested.

Try to be flexible

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[David B.]

Rather than change the definition of terms to meet a novices usage I find it
more productive to educate people on the correct terminology, so they don't
make the same mistake again, and we end up with what should be a 3 or 4 post
thread turning into the mess this one has become.

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"Gene E. Bloch" wrote in message
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> On Fri, 11 Sep 2009 10:52:57 -0400, David B. wrote:
>
>> In all my years in the industry I've never heard it being used in the
>> context that was suggested.
>
> Try to be flexible
>
> --
> Gene E. Bloch letters0x40blochg0x2Ecom

 

[GregNga]

thanks for the info, I actually meant "iinstall" rather than "port", my bad

assuming the key can be used 3 times, can I have it on more than one
computer at the same time or do I have to remove it from my old one if I put
it on my new one. I have it on my desktop and I just bought a lap top and
would like to put it there also. I've only used the key once time. I don't
want Office 2007, if I have to I'll wait for Office 2010

"whs" wrote:

>
> Check your 2003 license. Chances are it is good for installation on 3
> systems. Then you should have no problem installing it on Vista (unless
> you already used the key 3 times).
>
>
> --
> whs
>

 

[John Galt]

GregNga wrote:

>thanks for the info, I actually meant "iinstall" rather than "port", my bad
>
>assuming the key can be used 3 times, can I have it on more than one
>computer at the same time or do I have to remove it from my old one if I put
>it on my new one. I have it on my desktop and I just bought a lap top and
>would like to put it there also. I've only used the key once time. I don't
>want Office 2007, if I have to I'll wait for Office 2010

You may install it on your desktop and on your laptop. In fact, I
don't think MS built any controls at all in versions 2003 and earlier.

 

[Ken Blake, MVP]

On Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:39:01 -0700, GregNga
wrote:

> thanks for the info, I actually meant "iinstall" rather than "port", my bad
>
> assuming the key can be used 3 times,


There is *no* restriction on using it only three times. It can be used
as often as desired, as long as you don't violate the EULA with
respect to where it's installed simultaneously.


> can I have it on more than one
> computer at the same time or do I have to remove it from my old one if I put
> it on my new one.


It depends. If yours is a retail version, the EULA permits having it
installed on one desktop *and* one laptop. But if it's an OEM Version,
no, no you may not do that.


> I have it on my desktop and I just bought a lap top and
> would like to put it there also. I've only used the key once time. I don't
> want Office 2007, if I have to I'll wait for Office 2010
>
> "whs" wrote:
>
> >
> > Check your 2003 license. Chances are it is good for installation on 3
> > systems. Then you should have no problem installing it on Vista (unless
> > you already used the key 3 times).
> >
> >
> > --
> > whs
> >

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[Gene E. Bloch]

Here's what David B. wrote on 9/14/09:
> Rather than change the definition of terms to meet a novices usage I find it
> more productive to educate people on the correct terminology, so they don't
> make the same mistake again, and we end up with what should be a 3 or 4 post
> thread turning into the mess this one has become.

Only when people can't figure out what the OP meant and then get on his
case about it...

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Gene Bloch 650.366.4267 lettersatblochg.com

 

[Alias]

Ken Blake, MVP wrote:
> On Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:39:01 -0700, GregNga
> wrote:
>
>> thanks for the info, I actually meant "iinstall" rather than "port", my bad
>>
>> assuming the key can be used 3 times,
>
>
> There is *no* restriction on using it only three times. It can be used
> as often as desired, as long as you don't violate the EULA with
> respect to where it's installed simultaneously.
>
>
>> can I have it on more than one
>> computer at the same time or do I have to remove it from my old one if I put
>> it on my new one.
>
>
> It depends. If yours is a retail version, the EULA permits having it
> installed on one desktop *and* one laptop. But if it's an OEM Version,
> no, no you may not do that.

I have an OEM version of Office 2003 and the EULA quite clearly states
that I may install it on a desktop and a laptop.

Alias
>
>
>> I have it on my desktop and I just bought a lap top and
>> would like to put it there also. I've only used the key once time. I don't
>> want Office 2007, if I have to I'll wait for Office 2010
>>
>> "whs" wrote:
>>
>>> Check your 2003 license. Chances are it is good for installation on 3
>>> systems. Then you should have no problem installing it on Vista (unless
>>> you already used the key 3 times).
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> whs
>>>
>

 

[David B.]

So you would prefer novices just remain ignorant rather than maybe trying to
educate them a little.

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"Gene E. Bloch" wrote in message
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> Here's what David B. wrote on 9/14/09:
>> Rather than change the definition of terms to meet a novices usage I find
>> it more productive to educate people on the correct terminology, so they
>> don't make the same mistake again, and we end up with what should be a 3
>> or 4 post thread turning into the mess this one has become.
>
> Only when people can't figure out what the OP meant and then get on his
> case about it...
>
> --
> Gene Bloch 650.366.4267 lettersatblochg.com
>
>