Perpetual Microsoft licenses

The legality of selling used software licenses in the European Union (EU) is based on the principle of exhaustion of rights. According to the ruling of the Court of Justice of the EU in the UsedSoft case, when a software license is sold in the EU with the permission of the copyright owner, the copyright owner's exclusive right to distribute the software is considered exhausted. This means that the original purchaser has the right to resell the used software license, and the subsequent purchaser acquires the same rights to use the software as if he had purchased it directly from the copyright owner.

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The 4 rules regarding pre-owned licenses

RULE 1

PERPETUAL

The Microsoft licenses must be perpetual.

RULE 2

PAID IN FULL

The Microsoft licenses must be paid in full.

RULE 3

REDUNDANT

The Microsoft licenses must be redundant.

RULE 4

FIRST USE

The first use of the Microsoft licenses must be within the EU.

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Perpetual licenses vs Subscriptions

Perpetual licenses offer the advantage of long-term ownership and control over software or services without the need for recurring payments. Once purchased, users can continue to use the software indefinitely, even if they choose not to upgrade to the latest version or pay for ongoing support. This provides greater flexibility and cost savings, especially for individuals or businesses with stable or predictable software needs.

Perpetual licenses also eliminate the risk of unexpected price hikes or changes in subscription terms. With a perpetual license, users are protected from sudden increases in subscription fees or changes to the service that may negatively impact their budget or workflow. This stability and predictability make perpetual licenses an attractive option for those seeking financial security and consistency in their software investments.

Furthermore, perpetual licenses offer offline usability, allowing users to access and utilize the software or service without requiring a constant internet connection or relying on subscription validation. This independence from online connectivity ensures uninterrupted access to critical tools, particularly in remote or low-connectivity environments, where a subscription-based model may not be as reliable or accessible.

Below are the most popular perpetual licenses among our customers:

Windows

The Professional version of Windows is similar in many ways to the Home version, but has a number of extra features that are especially intended for professionals. For example, Remote Desktop, which gives you access to other computers in your domain, and Windows Update for Business, which allows a system administrator to update multiple computers at once.

The Enterprise version is the Windows version for large enterprises, where system administrators have to manage many systems at the same time. With the Enterprise version, companies can access enterprise-level security solutions and management options.

SQL Server

SQL Server is the foundation of Microsoft's comprehensive data platform, delivering performance essential to businesses through in-memory technology.

In addition, it provides faster insight into all data through familiar tools such as Excel, and provides a platform for developing, deploying and managing solutions on-premises and in the cloud.

OFfice

Office is produced in several versions targeted towards different end-users and computing environments. The original, and most widely used version, is the desktop version, available for PCs running the Windows and macOS operating systems. Microsoft also maintains mobile apps for Android and iOS. Office on the web is a version of the software that runs within a web browser.

Microsoft Office is available in various editions, each tailored to meet specific user requirements and licensing scenarios.

Windows
Server

Windows Server is a brand name for a group of server operating systems released by Microsoft since 2003. The first Windows server edition to be released under that brand was Windows Server 2003.

However, the first server edition of Windows was Windows NT 3.1 Advanced Server, followed by Windows NT 3.5 Server, Windows NT 3.51 Server, Windows NT 4.0 Server, and Windows 2000 Server. Windows 2000 Server was the first server edition to include Active Directory, DNS Server, DHCP Server, Group Policy, as well as many other popular features used today.

Exchange
Server

Microsoft Exchange Server is a mail server and calendaring server developed by Microsoft. It runs exclusively on Windows Server operating systems.

Exchange Server primarily uses a proprietary protocol called MAPI to talk to email clients, but subsequently added support for POP3, IMAP, and EAS.

The standard SMTP protocol is used to communicate to other Internet mail servers.

REmote Desktop Services

Remote Desktop Services (RDS), known as Terminal Services in Windows Server 2008 and earlier, is one of the components of Microsoft Windows that allow a user to take control of a remote computer or virtual machine over a network connection.

RDS is Microsoft's implementation of thin client architecture, where Windows software, and the entire desktop of the computer running RDS, are made accessible to any remote client machine that supports Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP). User interfaces are displayed from the server onto the client system and input from the client system is transmitted to the server - where software execution takes place.

Project

Make project management easy and collaborate virtually anywhere with the right tools for project managers, project teams and decision makers.

Visio

With Visio, you can simplify the presentation of complex information through simple, easy-to-understand diagrams.

OTher MS products

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