software assurance - microsoft

[cava83]

Do any of you guys have it in the office and do you find it as a huge benefit, in terms of support and features.

Some suppliers tell me its a 3 year contract, some a 2 year. Which is it. Microsoft does not really explain much.

 

[sh33n]

I don't think we get good value from it.

But to 'buy' out of it now would need a lot of up front costs.

 

[cava83]

Company I work for is looking to purchase <100 licenses + software assurance.

They are looking to install office 2003 and in a couple of years go to 2007.

They are trying to cut down on the long term costs of maybe upgrading and the 24x7 support + extras.

I dont know if it is worth it.