Microsoft Office DSA version...

How is the DSA version any different from standard Microsoft Office packages I can buy from the high street?

High street packages usually contain some applications and miss others (usually missing Access).

The DSA package is the Academic package and contains everything. The academic package is much better than the retail packages.

Note: when I originally said 'everything' I meant the standard office apps. MS Visio is not included but this is always sold separately. Though if your university has MSDNAA you can get Visio free through that :smile:

(edited 11 years ago)

Reply 2

ResultsDday

Original post by Acei

Ok thanks. Does it come in packaging or do I just get the CD? And does the CD actually say Microsoft Office DSA Version?

Reply 3

Acei

If you're getting a laptop or desktop then it will come pre-installed and usually comes with the disks. The disks shouldn't mention DSA, they're more likely to mention 'academic edition'. Just like the disks would be if you were to get them from the Microsoft program called 'ultimate steal' at http://store.digitalriver.com/store/msshgb/en_GB/DisplaySHProductDetailsPage/productID.242145400. The disks don't usually come in packaging other than disk sleeves, but it may vary with provider.

Reply 4

pipsi

Mine didn't come with any disks, it was already installed and I was told by the guy that delivered it that if there was any problems the supplier (Barry Bennett) would come out and fix it.

Reply 5

Ice_Queen

Mine came with the discs in packaging.

Are you intending to sell it?!

Reply 6

ResultsDday

Original post by Ice_Queen

Mine came with the discs in packaging.

Are you intending to sell it?!

No I'm not but I'm buying the laptop myself and claiming back the money so I was wondering whether it would be better for me to buy the software myself too.

Reply 7

fluttershy

Original post by ResultsDday

No I'm not but I'm buying the laptop myself and claiming back the money so I was wondering whether it would be better for me to buy the software myself too.

Are you able to do that? I know some people who have asked for different laptops that the ones normally provided, and have been given these, but had to pay the difference in price themselves.

Reply 8

ResultsDday

Original post by fluttershy

Are you able to do that? I know some people who have asked for different laptops that the ones normally provided, and have been given these, but had to pay the difference in price themselves.

Yeah I got confirmation from SFE that I would be able to buy the laptop myself and that I would pay the difference in cost.

Reply 9

NJones

To add confusion Office now also comes in a Microsoft Office University edition which replaces one of the academic versions. Some DSA suppliers will still provide professional plus, others the new University edition. In theory when you cease studies then this version's licence is null and void!

Reply 10

Intriguing Alias

Original post by NJones

Maybe in theory but in practice microsoft say the licenses on all academic editions of office are for life.

Reply 11

Shirley2000

Does the DSA MS office professional Academic 2013 expire?

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Reply 12

NJones

We've not had confirmation that the University edition expires, but since, the DSA version seems to have replaced it. From looking at the details the DSA version seems to be like the old ProPlus version but with the subsidy retails at £20-£35 for DSA users.