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    1. [EUDORA] Software That Comes Packaged with Your Computer
    2. George W. Durman

    3. At 04:52 PM 05/20/2000, Mari wrote: *************START OF ORIGINAL MESSAGE TEXT************* One thing to add. George has touched on it...but most of the time these programs that "come as a package" even with Eudora....are either outdated, or only watered down versions. I never use these programs...always buy the full boxed program. Costs more, but you'll never be sorry! Mari (snip) **************END OF ORIGINAL MESSAGE TEXT************** Once again, Mari is right on target. Such programs are called OEM programs and are almost never supported by the companies that make them. Want to hear a good one? Windows 98 SE was installed on this Gateway when I bought it. When I had the problem with "defrag", I first contacted Microsoft. I was politely informed that the Windows version I had was OEM and that I would have to work with Gateway to solve any problems. OEM products are very rarely supported by the producers. Microsoft will only help you if you BUY the product outright! Same thing with Office 2000 or any other software installed by the computer seller. The companies get these software programs dirt cheap and the producers are not about to give you customer support or technical support. If you "buy" Office 2000 for the $300 or $400 or whatever it costs, then they will support you. If you have the OEM version, for which Gateway probably paid $10.00, forget it! SgtGeorge

    05/20/2000 04:32:20
    1. Re: [EUDORA] Software That Comes Packaged with Your Computer
    2. Mari

    3. At 10:32 PM 5/20/00 -0400, George W. Durman wrote: ---snipped--- > If you "buy" Office 2000 for the $300 or $400 or whatever it costs, then > they will support you. If you have the OEM version, for which Gateway > probably paid $10.00, forget it! > >SgtGeorge Ummm...George? If you can buy Office for $300 or $400, I want to know where!! <g> Mari

    05/20/2000 07:38:38
    1. Re: [EUDORA] Software That Comes Packaged with Your Computer
    2. Jack Henderson

    3. At 01:38 AM 5/21/00 -0500, you wrote: >At 10:32 PM 5/20/00 -0400, George W. Durman wrote: > >---snipped--- >> If you "buy" Office 2000 for the $300 or $400 or whatever it costs, >> then they will support you. If you have the OEM version, for which >> Gateway probably paid $10.00, forget it! >> >>SgtGeorge > >Ummm...George? If you can buy Office for $300 or $400, I want to know >where!! <g> George is a good shopper. If you use the net right this is about right. The problem is knowing where to go and what to do when you get there. If I get a spare moment today, before I have to go back to work, I will try to find a starting place for the list. Jack

    05/21/2000 06:21:41