CAL for Windows 2000/2003 Server

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Let me first apologize in case this question has been asked elsewhere or if
it is just a dumb question.

If I purchase a license for XP Professional via my VL agreement, does that
not include one CAL for Windows 2000/2003 Server (basic file/print services)?

Thanks in advance,
Chris
 
That is ludicrus. Why else would I buy a Windows XP Professional machine if
I'm not going to connect it to a Windows Server? Why doesn't it include it in
the cost of the license of XP?

I guess that also means that if I have a license for Outlook 2003 and an
Exchange 2003 server that I will also need an additional CAL for that?
 
That is ludicrus.

Take that up with MS. I don't make the rules I just answered your question.
I don't work for MS.

Call them (800) 426-9400, Monday through Friday, 6:00 A.M.-5:30 P.M. Pacific
Time to speak directly to a Microsoft licensing specialist.


Why else would I buy a Windows XP Professional machine if
I'm not going to connect it to a Windows Server?
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Hmm.. lets see, maybe as a standalone computer?


Why doesn't it include it in
the cost of the license of XP?
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Because *everybody* does not use Windows XP professional to connect to a
server? Why would I pay for something I don't need?
I guess that also means that if I have a license for Outlook 2003 and an
Exchange 2003 server that I will also need an additional CAL for that?
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Yes you will need an Exchange CAL.


Look no one is forcing you to use MS products. If you don't like their rules
you are totally free to go with Linux or something else.



DDS
 
If it's a small network (<=10 users) you can use a desktop-version of
Windows as the 'server' (with the exception of XP Home which isn't so
suitable) and in that case you don't need CALs.
 
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