Discount software sellers buy software at wholesale rates and pass on
the benefits of low prices to final consumers. They have technology
share agreements with different companies such as Microsoft, Apple,
Adobe, Macromedia, Nikon, HP, Palm, Quark, Autodesk, Inspiration,
Norton, McAfee, Knowledge Adventure, and Riverdeep. They also buy
software from companies that have huge overstocks or are closing their
business. Other purchase venues include auctions and closeouts that
offer software at discounted rates.
Software discounts
packages are available in different versions that are targeted at
different customers. OEM (other equipment manufacturers) version
discount software is sold to resellers or retailers, educational
discount version is designed for students and the full package version
is targeted at customers who want the software with original packaging
and printed manual.
Discounts on OEM and educational versions are usually higher than
full packaged version. However, software features are not compromised
and are the same in all the versions. The OEM version of the software
comes in a CD without the printed manual. Users can make substantial
savings by omitting the packaging box and the printed manual. Discount
software is also available for various non-profit organizations that
have 501(c) 3 status.
Some of the best selling discount software packages include
DreamWeaver MX 2004, FireWorks MX 2004, Windows XP Professional for OEM,
Windows XP Home, Easy CD DVD Creator 7 Platinum, Microsoft Works Suite
2004, Corel WordPerfect Office, and Nortan Internet Security 2005. Other
discount software packages include Winfax Pro 10.03, Acrobat 6
Standard, DVD X copy from 321 studios, Ahead Nero 6, and Lotus
SmartSuite 9.7.
Discount software packages are mainly used in schools, colleges and
non-profit organizations. It has easy to use features that enable even
non-technical users in understanding the purpose and functioning of the
software. Discount software sellers also offer periodical upgrades and
suggestions to academic institutions and other users to enable better
utilization of the software.
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