Microsoft Office XP

Description

Whether you need to write a letter, communicate electronically, manage and analyze data, or do a presentation, Microsoft has the answer: Microsoft Office, the world's leading suite of productivity software, helps you complete these common business tasks, and many more.

System Requirements

Here's What You Need to Use Windows XP Professional

•	PC with 300 megahertz or higher processor clock speed recommended; 233 MHz minimum required (single or dual processor system);* Intel Pentium/Celeron family, or AMD K6/Athlon/Duron family, or compatible processor recommended
•	128 megabytes (MB) of RAM or higher recommended (64 MB minimum supported; may limit performance and some features)
•	1.5 gigabytes (GB) of available hard disk space*
•	Super VGA (800 x 600) or higher-resolution video adapter and monitor
•	CD-ROM or DVD drive
•	Keyboard and Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device

Additional Items or Services Required to Use Certain Windows XP Features

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For Internet access:

•	Some Internet functionality may require Internet access, a Microsoft .NET Passport account, and payment of a separate fee to a service provider; local and/or long-distance telephone toll charges may apply
•	14.4 kilobits per second (Kbps) or higher-speed modem

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For networking:

•	Network adapter appropriate for the type of local-area, wide-area, wireless, or home network you wish to connect to, and access to an appropriate network infrastructure; access to third-party networks may require additional charges

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For instant messaging, voice and videoconferencing, and application sharing, both parties need:

•	Microsoft .NET Passport account and Internet access or Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server instant messaging account and network access (some configurations may require download of additional components)

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For voice and videoconferencing, both parties also need:

•	33.6 Kbps or higher-speed modem, or a network connection
•	Microphone and sound card with speakers or headset

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For videoconferencing, both parties also need:

•	Video conferencing camera
•	Windows XP

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For application sharing, both parties also need:

•	33.6 Kbps or higher-speed modem, or a network connection
•	Windows XP

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For remote assistance:

•	Both parties must be running Windows XP and be connected by a network

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For remote desktop:

•	A Windows 95 or later-based computer, and the two machines must be connected by a network

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For sound:

•	Sound card and speakers or headphones

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For DVD video playback:

•	DVD drive and DVD decoder card or DVD decoder software
•	8 MB of video RAM

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For Windows Movie Maker:

•	Video capture feature requires appropriate digital or analog video capture device
•	400 MHz or higher processor for digital video camera capture

* Actual requirements will vary based on your system configuration and the applications and features you choose to install. Additional available hard disk space may be required if you are installing over a network.

Promotion

Microsoft is currently offering a 'subsidy' program for all qualifying purchases. Here is an overview of the program;

The Big Easy Offer 2.0
For every qualifying Microsoft product you purchase from Productive, Microsoft will provide a check made out to Productive on behalf of your company to purchase any product, not just Microsoft, from Productive within 90 days of receipt.

Qualifying Products

Microsoft® Office	Microsoft® SQL Server®
Microsoft® Exchange Server	Microsoft® Office Project
Microsoft® Internet Security and Acceleration Server	Microsoft® Office Visio®
Microsoft® Office Communications Server	Microsoft® Expression®
Microsoft® Office SharePoint® Server	Microsoft® Visual Studio®
Microsoft® Forefront^TM Security	Microsoft® Visual Studio® Team Suite
Microsoft® Windows Server®	Microsoft® System Center Essentials
Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 Datacenter	Microsoft® System Center Configuration Manager
Microsoft® Windows® Small Business Server	Microsoft® Dynamics® CRM
Microsoft® Windows® Web Server 2008

How does it work?

Make a qualifying purchase between August 25th - December 31, 2008.
Receive your partner subsidy check from Microsoft.
Spend your subsidy funds with Productive within 90 days of receipt.

Questions?
Contact Productive and a dedicated Microsoft specialist will answer your questions and be able to provide you the resources you need.
800.726.4099 or help@productivecorp.com

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