In addition to buying from a reseller, there are a variety of digital purchase options for Microsoft software.

You can purchase Windows Vista and Office 2007 from Windows Marketplace. Visit Windows Marketplace to learn more.

Windows Anytime Upgrade is a new online process for upgrading from one version of Windows Vista to another (for example, from Windows Vista Home Basic to Windows Vista Home Premium). Learn more about Windows Anytime Upgrade.

Several trial programs allow you to try Office and use a digital conversion process. For example, with the Office Ready program, a free 60 day trial of Office 2007 is included on some computers that have Windows Vista pre-installed. This trial can be converted to a perpetual version. Learn more about activation and conversion of Office 2007 trials.