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I recently bought a laptop and need to at least install Word on it so I can use it for work, but I don't want to pay a fortune and would really prefer to install an older version of Word, i.e. 2003. I looked on ebay and I see lots of Microsoft Office 2003 software for sell, but also see some confusing things like OEM versions being sold with a piece of hardware as per ebay and microsoft rules. So I guess my question is if I buy OEM software with the corresponding hardware, can I install on my new laptop or do I have to use the piece of hardware sent with it?
Also I see some listings for OEM software that has never been opened or installed, so do the same rules apply to that software?
And finally, I see a lot of listings for Academic editions of Microsoft Software or Teacher/Student editions. Is the academic edition a full insteall and can it be used with say Dictaphone software?
I am so confused! I just don't want to buy something off of ebay and then find out I can't install on my laptop. Thanks!