The colour represents which programme people could purchases from in ‘most’ situations.

Please note: You can only buy a new copy of Windows Vista via Pre-installed or Boxed Software. If you are upgrading from a previous version of Windows, you can purchase via Boxed Software or a Volume Licensing agreement.

KEY:	= Custom Solution     = Unsuitable     = Suitable

How many computers am I buying software for?	1-2	2-5	5-250	250+
Pre-installed (known as OEM System Builder)
Boxed Software (know as Full Packaged Product)
Open Licence
Open Value
Open Value Company-Wide
Open Value Subscription
Select Agreement
Select Agreement with Software Assurance Membership (SAM)
Select Plus Agreement
Enterprise Agreement
Enterprise Subscription Agreement
Microsoft Online Subscription Programme*
Software as a Service (SaaS)

* If you already have an Enterprise Agreement or Enterprise Subscription Agreement, you would place orders for our online services through your existing agreement, rather than through the online subscription programme.

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Licensing Agreements Choosing the right licensing agreement(s) for your business can also help you manage your software assets more effectively.