I asked a friend of mine to get hold of a copy of SBS 2003 for me...., as I needed it for a new install on a brand new HP ML310 server...
He has sent me a genuine copy of MS Windows Server 2003 for Small Business Server... The pack includes a MS install CD and a SP1 upgrade CD....? The part number on the case is T73-00494....
I'm a bit lost here as in the past every SBS install I have done includes 6 CD's and goes through the install of Exchange etc....
This didn't ask me any of that....., and was only 1 CD...?
I've checked the part number on Google and it comes back as SBS 2003....???
This doesn't look right to me...., can any one tell me exactly what I have here as I've never come across it before....
What he sent you is essentially useless. It is NOT SBS, but a limited server product that exists for reasons known to _someone_ at MS, but not to anyone else. It isn't what you wanted. :(
> I asked a friend of mine to get hold of a copy of SBS 2003 for me...., as > I needed it for a new install on a brand new HP ML310 server...
> He has sent me a genuine copy of MS Windows Server 2003 for Small Business > Server... The pack includes a MS install CD and a SP1 upgrade CD....? The > part number on the case is T73-00494....
> I'm a bit lost here as in the past every SBS install I have done includes > 6 CD's and goes through the install of Exchange etc....
> This didn't ask me any of that....., and was only 1 CD...?
> I've checked the part number on Google and it comes back as SBS > 2003....???
> This doesn't look right to me...., can any one tell me exactly what I have > here as I've never come across it before....
If it is in fact one CD (rather than DVD, and normally you get 6*CDs+DVD) he _may_ have purchased a _license_ for SBS2003 but given you a media set of 'Windows Server for Small Business', otherwise known as 'Fresno, our poor cousin'. Fresno is just the OS portion of SBS, similar limits but no Exchange, etc... and much less in cost.
"Colin A" <nore...@thisaddress.com> wrote in message
> I asked a friend of mine to get hold of a copy of SBS 2003 for me...., as I > needed it for a new install on a brand new HP ML310 server...
> He has sent me a genuine copy of MS Windows Server 2003 for Small Business > Server... The pack includes a MS install CD and a SP1 upgrade CD....? The > part number on the case is T73-00494....
> I'm a bit lost here as in the past every SBS install I have done includes 6 > CD's and goes through the install of Exchange etc....
> This didn't ask me any of that....., and was only 1 CD...?
> I've checked the part number on Google and it comes back as SBS 2003....???
> This doesn't look right to me...., can any one tell me exactly what I have > here as I've never come across it before....
It's odd that they should even make the product..???. It looks like a copy of Windows 2003 Server to me, but when you look at the id of the product it says it is Windows 2003 Server for Small Business Server...
On the front of the CD case it says, Maximum of 15 Client Access Licences..., so that would not be a problem for me, as it will be used at home for a max of 3 users, but
I wonder if it could run as a Terminal Server...?, I know you cant do that with the "proper" version of SBS, but would this be able to do it...., as it's not really SBS...?
CD looks good, box was factory sealed and CD is 100% holographic, Serial number was in the box... It is a CD not a DVD (which crossed my mind too...)
There is nothing else on the CD except a version of SBS that looks like Win Server 2003....
It's odd that there are so many people/dealers selling it... I Google'd it and you'd think that if the product was useless, why are there so many copies out there...?
Who would be using the product...?, it's not SBS and it's not Win 2003.....????
> If it is in fact one CD (rather than DVD, and normally you get 6*CDs+DVD) > he > _may_ have purchased a _license_ for SBS2003 but given you a media set of > 'Windows Server for Small Business', otherwise known as 'Fresno, our poor > cousin'. Fresno is just the OS portion of SBS, similar limits but no > Exchange, etc... and much less in cost.
>> I asked a friend of mine to get hold of a copy of SBS 2003 for me...., as > I >> needed it for a new install on a brand new HP ML310 server...
>> He has sent me a genuine copy of MS Windows Server 2003 for Small >> Business >> Server... The pack includes a MS install CD and a SP1 upgrade CD....? The >> part number on the case is T73-00494....
>> I'm a bit lost here as in the past every SBS install I have done includes > 6 >> CD's and goes through the install of Exchange etc....
>> This didn't ask me any of that....., and was only 1 CD...?
>> I've checked the part number on Google and it comes back as SBS > 2003....???
>> This doesn't look right to me...., can any one tell me exactly what I >> have >> here as I've never come across it before....
> It's odd that they should even make the product..???. It looks like a copy > of Windows 2003 Server to me, but when you look at the id of the product > it says it is Windows 2003 Server for Small Business Server...
> On the front of the CD case it says, Maximum of 15 Client Access > Licences..., so that would not be a problem for me, as it will be used at > home for a max of 3 users, but
> I wonder if it could run as a Terminal Server...?, I know you cant do that > with the "proper" version of SBS, but would this be able to do it...., as > it's not really SBS...?
I said to him that this is not SBS 2003....?, he said to me "the CD says SBS 2003 on the cover, that's what you ordered and that's what you got..!"...
He's not prepared to take it back as it is now opened....!!!, so I'm $600 down on the deal....
Now if I made a claim against him on Paypal, I wouldn't have a leg to stand on, as the chap is right... I ordered SBS 2003 and that is what I have got...!!, it says it on the CD, it was genuine and untampered with...., it's just not the 6 CD version of SBS we all know and love....
This one sits squarly at Microsoft's door as they state it is MS SBS 2003...., but we know it's not.... It doesn't have any of the features SBS has, no Exchage etc...
There are thousands of copies of this product for sale on the web and any one who buys it falls into the same trap I have...., and it seems to me your are going to lose your money....
I take it you're talking USBucks. Retail pricing for 'Windows Server 2003 for Small Business' (or whatever it's called, I don't think I've ever actually seen the product. Got a scanner? CD and packaging please. mickm at mickmalloy dot dyndns dot org) is not the same as SBS2003.
The CD DOES NOT say SBS2003. He has falsely advertised.
Bend him over and tell him to grab the soap. Fact is he probably knows of the confusion because he purchased the wrong product himself, and is now trying to offload it.
"Colin A" <nore...@thisaddress.com> wrote in message
> I said to him that this is not SBS 2003....?, he said to me "the CD says SBS > 2003 on the cover, that's what you ordered and that's what you got..!"...
> He's not prepared to take it back as it is now opened....!!!, so I'm $600 > down on the deal....
> Now if I made a claim against him on Paypal, I wouldn't have a leg to stand > on, as the chap is right... I ordered SBS 2003 and that is what I have > got...!!, it says it on the CD, it was genuine and untampered with...., it's > just not the 6 CD version of SBS we all know and love....
> This one sits squarly at Microsoft's door as they state it is MS SBS > 2003...., but we know it's not.... It doesn't have any of the features SBS > has, no Exchage etc...
> There are thousands of copies of this product for sale on the web and any > one who buys it falls into the same trap I have...., and it seems to me your > are going to lose your money....
OHH, BTW. I would first _again_ offer to return the incorrectly purchased and specified product, for full refund, while mentioning 'OK, I'm gonna make a claim against PayPal. I believe this was advertised incorrectly.'. Give the guy an 'out', it could be a simple mistake.
> I take it you're talking USBucks. Retail pricing for 'Windows Server 2003 > for Small Business' (or whatever it's called, I don't think I've ever > actually seen the product. Got a scanner? CD and packaging please. mickm at > mickmalloy dot dyndns dot org) is not the same as SBS2003.
> The CD DOES NOT say SBS2003. He has falsely advertised.
> Bend him over and tell him to grab the soap. Fact is he probably knows of > the confusion because he purchased the wrong product himself, and is now > trying to offload it.
> > I said to him that this is not SBS 2003....?, he said to me "the CD says > SBS > > 2003 on the cover, that's what you ordered and that's what you got..!"...
> > He's not prepared to take it back as it is now opened....!!!, so I'm $600 > > down on the deal....
> > Now if I made a claim against him on Paypal, I wouldn't have a leg to > stand > > on, as the chap is right... I ordered SBS 2003 and that is what I have > > got...!!, it says it on the CD, it was genuine and untampered with...., > it's > > just not the 6 CD version of SBS we all know and love....
> > This one sits squarly at Microsoft's door as they state it is MS SBS > > 2003...., but we know it's not.... It doesn't have any of the features SBS > > has, no Exchage etc...
> > There are thousands of copies of this product for sale on the web and any > > one who buys it falls into the same trap I have...., and it seems to me > your > > are going to lose your money....
But, isn't T73-00494 the part number for Windows Server 2003 for Small Business Server? If that's what was advertised, sold, and purchased, then there's no mistake on the sellers part - regardless of what the agreed upon price was.
T72-01411 is the part number for Win 2003 SBS Standard. If that's what was advertised, and T73-00494 was provided, then the seller *has* made an error and recourse is possible.
So either the seller, or the purchaser, have made a mistake.
It wouldn't be hard to blame neither seller or purchaser - let's blame MS - as they love to confuse us with similarly named products that are totally different.
In the end though, it has to be buyer beware if you're purchasing software in this manner.
> OHH, BTW. I would first _again_ offer to return the incorrectly purchased > and specified product, for full refund, while mentioning 'OK, I'm gonna > make > a claim against PayPal. I believe this was advertised incorrectly.'. Give > the guy an 'out', it could be a simple mistake.
>> I take it you're talking USBucks. Retail pricing for 'Windows Server 2003 >> for Small Business' (or whatever it's called, I don't think I've ever >> actually seen the product. Got a scanner? CD and packaging please. mickm > at >> mickmalloy dot dyndns dot org) is not the same as SBS2003.
>> The CD DOES NOT say SBS2003. He has falsely advertised.
>> Bend him over and tell him to grab the soap. Fact is he probably knows of >> the confusion because he purchased the wrong product himself, and is now >> trying to offload it.
>> > I said to him that this is not SBS 2003....?, he said to me "the CD >> > says >> SBS >> > 2003 on the cover, that's what you ordered and that's what you > got..!"...
>> > He's not prepared to take it back as it is now opened....!!!, so I'm > $600 >> > down on the deal....
>> > Now if I made a claim against him on Paypal, I wouldn't have a leg to >> stand >> > on, as the chap is right... I ordered SBS 2003 and that is what I have >> > got...!!, it says it on the CD, it was genuine and untampered with...., >> it's >> > just not the 6 CD version of SBS we all know and love....
>> > This one sits squarly at Microsoft's door as they state it is MS SBS >> > 2003...., but we know it's not.... It doesn't have any of the features > SBS >> > has, no Exchage etc...
>> > There are thousands of copies of this product for sale on the web and > any >> > one who buys it falls into the same trap I have...., and it seems to me >> your >> > are going to lose your money....
But first, notice the difference in product names. Microsoft Windows Server 2003 for Small Business Server (the one we get when we make a mistake) Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003 (the one we know and love)
In legal terms, that makes each a different product, and in practical terms, they are different products.
The similarity in naming, and the reference to something being 'legal', might be a clue towards a reason. Like, where Windows Server 2003 costs $x, how can SBS, which includes WS 2003 *plus_a_bunch* cost less than plain WS 2k3? That's legal fodder - asking for trouble - and we know how folks like to sue MS. And so, MS WS 2003 for Small Business Server might have been invented to prove that SBS isn't built on WS 2k3, therefore the price difference is justified. So, if SBS is built on MS WS 2k3 FSBS, then that must be a product, and a product must have a SKU, and if there's an SKU there must be a product, and eventually someone is going to offer that SKU and that product for sale because that's what you do with products. If you're confused, then the lawyers have done their job well ;-).
Or, the reason might be that it's a SKU for *really* small <minded> business customers, want a server OS, but who don't want the features of SBS, and who don't want to pay for WS 2003, and will never need more than 15 CALs, or another server to co-exist with this one.
In any event, do be careful out there - there are a ton of unscrupulous vendors hawking the SKU because they see an opportunity to exploit the naming similarities.
>> It's odd that they should even make the product..???. It looks like a >> copy of Windows 2003 Server to me, but when you look at the id of the >> product it says it is Windows 2003 Server for Small Business Server...
>> On the front of the CD case it says, Maximum of 15 Client Access >> Licences..., so that would not be a problem for me, as it will be used at >> home for a max of 3 users, but
>> I wonder if it could run as a Terminal Server...?, I know you cant do >> that with the "proper" version of SBS, but would this be able to do >> it...., as it's not really SBS...?
I personally only Order Software from Ingram Micro so I know it's 100% legit and what I want. I don't know if I can do anything about what you bought. (Depending on where you are located? if in North America Maybe?)
If you do need another Copy I will be willing to sell you it for my cost/shipping direct from MS. You have to be in North America I can't ship out side Continent. (Price Varies but I order from Ingram Micro) And this would be Guarentee what you need. And lower than the quotes below.
Hopefully you can see this Format below. ======================================
Product Retail License Final/Full Packaged Product (FPP) Open New License Open New License with Software Assurance Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2 Standard Edition $599 with 5 client access licenses (CALs) T72-01411 $521 with 5 CALs T72-01675 $781 with 5 CALs T72-00111
Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2 Premium Edition $1,299 with 5 CALs T75-01255 $1,128 with 5 CALs T75-01529 $1,692 with 5 CALs T75-00144
Anyway, Contact me if you need one, I have to call Ingram Micro Monday anyway got to order 30 more Trend Licenses.
Russ Grover
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Russell Grover Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Microsoft Certified Small Business Specialist. MCP, MCPS, MCNPS, (MCP-SBS) North America Remote SBS2003 Support - http://www.SBITS.Biz
"Colin A" <nore...@thisaddress.com> wrote in message news:%23ZyyHsHYIHA.4808@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... > CD looks good, box was factory sealed and CD is 100% holographic, Serial > number was in the box... It is a CD not a DVD (which crossed my mind too...)
> There is nothing else on the CD except a version of SBS that looks like Win > Server 2003....
> It's odd that there are so many people/dealers selling it... I Google'd it > and you'd think that if the product was useless, why are there so many > copies out there...?
> Who would be using the product...?, it's not SBS and it's not Win > 2003.....????
>> If it is in fact one CD (rather than DVD, and normally you get 6*CDs+DVD) >> he >> _may_ have purchased a _license_ for SBS2003 but given you a media set of >> 'Windows Server for Small Business', otherwise known as 'Fresno, our poor >> cousin'. Fresno is just the OS portion of SBS, similar limits but no >> Exchange, etc... and much less in cost.
>>> I asked a friend of mine to get hold of a copy of SBS 2003 for me...., as >> I >>> needed it for a new install on a brand new HP ML310 server...
>>> He has sent me a genuine copy of MS Windows Server 2003 for Small >>> Business >>> Server... The pack includes a MS install CD and a SP1 upgrade CD....? The >>> part number on the case is T73-00494....
>>> I'm a bit lost here as in the past every SBS install I have done includes >> 6 >>> CD's and goes through the install of Exchange etc....
>>> This didn't ask me any of that....., and was only 1 CD...?
>>> I've checked the part number on Google and it comes back as SBS >> 2003....???
>>> This doesn't look right to me...., can any one tell me exactly what I >>> have >>> here as I've never come across it before....
Colin has sent me some pics and info. If I were he I would request of the seller that they adjust their webpage advertising this product, and for them to authorise full refund.
Colin carries some degree of fault. The package clearly states 'Maximum 15 Client Access Licenses (CALs); 5 included' on the front of the CD case. This should have set an alarm bell, SBS2003 is limited to 75 CALs.
MS are the main 'culprit'. The _idiocy_ of not only producing this product but effectively naming in such similar manner to SBS2003 has been pointed out to them on numerous occassions.
This post was written before other replies or some other 'more direct' queries were sent to me. It has been sitting onscreen waiting for Colin's link to the seller's webpage.
Thankfully, I can't find an AU price for 'Fresno', either that or I am suffering from the same misdirection as Colin. Seems to me that Colin has paid a reasonable price for SBS, but been given 'Fresno'.
> OHH, BTW. I would first _again_ offer to return the incorrectly purchased > and specified product, for full refund, while mentioning 'OK, I'm gonna make > a claim against PayPal. I believe this was advertised incorrectly.'. Give > the guy an 'out', it could be a simple mistake.
> > I take it you're talking USBucks. Retail pricing for 'Windows Server 2003 > > for Small Business' (or whatever it's called, I don't think I've ever > > actually seen the product. Got a scanner? CD and packaging please. mickm > at > > mickmalloy dot dyndns dot org) is not the same as SBS2003.
> > The CD DOES NOT say SBS2003. He has falsely advertised.
> > Bend him over and tell him to grab the soap. Fact is he probably knows of > > the confusion because he purchased the wrong product himself, and is now > > trying to offload it.
> > > I contacted the chap I brought this from....
> > > We did the transaction via Paypal...
> > > I said to him that this is not SBS 2003....?, he said to me "the CD says > > SBS > > > 2003 on the cover, that's what you ordered and that's what you > got..!"...
> > > He's not prepared to take it back as it is now opened....!!!, so I'm > $600 > > > down on the deal....
> > > Now if I made a claim against him on Paypal, I wouldn't have a leg to > > stand > > > on, as the chap is right... I ordered SBS 2003 and that is what I have > > > got...!!, it says it on the CD, it was genuine and untampered with...., > > it's > > > just not the 6 CD version of SBS we all know and love....
> > > This one sits squarly at Microsoft's door as they state it is MS SBS > > > 2003...., but we know it's not.... It doesn't have any of the features > SBS > > > has, no Exchage etc...
> > > There are thousands of copies of this product for sale on the web and > any > > > one who buys it falls into the same trap I have...., and it seems to me > > your > > > are going to lose your money....
> Colin has sent me some pics and info. If I were he I would request of the > seller that they adjust their webpage advertising this product, and for > them > to authorise full refund.
> Colin carries some degree of fault. The package clearly states 'Maximum 15 > Client Access Licenses (CALs); 5 included' on the front of the CD case. > This > should have set an alarm bell, SBS2003 is limited to 75 CALs.
> MS are the main 'culprit'. The _idiocy_ of not only producing this product > but effectively naming in such similar manner to SBS2003 has been pointed > out to them on numerous occassions.
> This post was written before other replies or some other 'more direct' > queries were sent to me. It has been sitting onscreen waiting for Colin's > link to the seller's webpage.
> Thankfully, I can't find an AU price for 'Fresno', either that or I am > suffering from the same misdirection as Colin. Seems to me that Colin has > paid a reasonable price for SBS, but been given 'Fresno'.
> "SuperGumby [SBS MVP]" <n...@your.nellie> wrote in message > news:uGGOkdIYIHA.5784@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >> OHH, BTW. I would first _again_ offer to return the incorrectly purchased >> and specified product, for full refund, while mentioning 'OK, I'm gonna > make >> a claim against PayPal. I believe this was advertised incorrectly.'. Give >> the guy an 'out', it could be a simple mistake.
>> > I take it you're talking USBucks. Retail pricing for 'Windows Server > 2003 >> > for Small Business' (or whatever it's called, I don't think I've ever >> > actually seen the product. Got a scanner? CD and packaging please. >> > mickm >> at >> > mickmalloy dot dyndns dot org) is not the same as SBS2003.
>> > The CD DOES NOT say SBS2003. He has falsely advertised.
>> > Bend him over and tell him to grab the soap. Fact is he probably knows > of >> > the confusion because he purchased the wrong product himself, and is >> > now >> > trying to offload it.
>> > > I contacted the chap I brought this from....
>> > > We did the transaction via Paypal...
>> > > I said to him that this is not SBS 2003....?, he said to me "the CD > says >> > SBS >> > > 2003 on the cover, that's what you ordered and that's what you >> got..!"...
>> > > He's not prepared to take it back as it is now opened....!!!, so I'm >> $600 >> > > down on the deal....
>> > > Now if I made a claim against him on Paypal, I wouldn't have a leg to >> > stand >> > > on, as the chap is right... I ordered SBS 2003 and that is what I >> > > have >> > > got...!!, it says it on the CD, it was genuine and untampered > with...., >> > it's >> > > just not the 6 CD version of SBS we all know and love....
>> > > This one sits squarly at Microsoft's door as they state it is MS SBS >> > > 2003...., but we know it's not.... It doesn't have any of the >> > > features >> SBS >> > > has, no Exchage etc...
>> > > There are thousands of copies of this product for sale on the web and >> any >> > > one who buys it falls into the same trap I have...., and it seems to > me >> > your >> > > are going to lose your money....
Just jumping in here wrt rescinding the deal. This really depends on the specifics/particulars of what was transacted meaning your conversation/email to and from the seller. Also the terms of Paypal.
Genearlly, if you asked for SBS2003, and he says ok he has SBS2003, but gives you that confusing part number, you have stronger ground. Esp. if the offered price is very close price of SBS2003. This is because there was no meeting of minds, so was never an agreement. Something in Paypal gives you leeway here?
It's a disadvantage that you've opened the package, worse if you've activated. Since Microsoft did help confuse all of us by making this available in the broad market your options may be to attempt to rescind, then get the seller to support your claim to Microsoft for the correct product - original receipts needed. You may be slightly poorer for shipping and handling fees but I believe given sufficient documentation and time, you'll be able to right the product. Contact your local Microsoft consumer support if you've received the retail package, which looks like you did.
HTH, Eugene Tan SBS MVP
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"Colin A" <nore...@thisaddress.com> wrote in message
> I said to him that this is not SBS 2003....?, he said to me "the CD says > SBS 2003 on the cover, that's what you ordered and that's what you > got..!"...
> He's not prepared to take it back as it is now opened....!!!, so I'm $600 > down on the deal....
> Now if I made a claim against him on Paypal, I wouldn't have a leg to > stand on, as the chap is right... I ordered SBS 2003 and that is what I > have got...!!, it says it on the CD, it was genuine and untampered > with...., it's just not the 6 CD version of SBS we all know and love....
> This one sits squarly at Microsoft's door as they state it is MS SBS > 2003...., but we know it's not.... It doesn't have any of the features SBS > has, no Exchage etc...
> There are thousands of copies of this product for sale on the web and any > one who buys it falls into the same trap I have...., and it seems to me > your are going to lose your money....
I think I have to take this one on the chin here....
It is very confusing...
The software clearly is nothing whatsoever to do with SBS2003 as we all know it...., and the name "MICROSOFT WINDOWS SERVER 2003 FOR SMALL BUSINESS SERVER" does lead you on to the punch...., very misleading from Microsoft...
Having said that the back cover says "For More information, visit www.microsoft.co./sbs". So on the one hand we do not have SBS here, but on the other Microsoft are pointing you to thier SBS site!...
Ironically, I was just looking at my Paypal receipt for this item and in the notes section I asked ;
"Hi, just to confirm... This is SBS 2003 (with SP1), inc 5 Cals, + CD's..?. Hope that is correct... Colin"....
To which he replied via an email -
"hi, yes, all correct, microsoft part # T73-00494, complete sealed package,i'll get it in the post asap by special delivery(next day by 1pm) i'll email you to let you know when it's posted, many thanks."
I've opened the plastic outer wrapper but not installed or activated the software... It is a 100% legal copy, so at least it's genuine...
I don't know if I have any come back here... I know when you fight things via Paypal it his very hard to win..., and they are never on your side when there are grey areas..
I need my arse kicking for not checking things better and looking to trade with proper official dealers...
> The software clearly is nothing whatsoever to do with SBS2003 as we > all know it...., and the name "MICROSOFT WINDOWS SERVER 2003 FOR > SMALL BUSINESS SERVER" does lead you on to the punch...., very > misleading from Microsoft... > Having said that the back cover says "For More information, visit > www.microsoft.co./sbs". So on the one hand we do not have SBS here, > but on the other Microsoft are pointing you to thier SBS site!...
> Ironically, I was just looking at my Paypal receipt for this item and > in the notes section I asked ;
> "Hi, just to confirm... This is SBS 2003 (with SP1), inc 5 Cals, + > CD's..?. Hope that is correct... Colin"....
> To which he replied via an email -
> "hi, yes, all correct, microsoft part # T73-00494, complete sealed > package,i'll get it in the post asap by special delivery(next day by > 1pm) i'll email you to let you know when it's posted, many thanks."
> I've opened the plastic outer wrapper but not installed or activated > the software... It is a 100% legal copy, so at least it's genuine...
> I don't know if I have any come back here... I know when you fight > things via Paypal it his very hard to win..., and they are never on > your side when there are grey areas..
> I need my arse kicking for not checking things better and looking to > trade with proper official dealers...
Was this an ebay purchase? If so, give him a chance to rectify his false statement that it was SBS 2003, then if he fails to refund, leave bad feedback and warn others not to deal with this seller. Then hit up ebay and PayPal to get your money back.
Gregg Hill
"Colin A" <nore...@thisaddress.com> wrote in message
>I think I have to take this one on the chin here....
> It is very confusing...
> The software clearly is nothing whatsoever to do with SBS2003 as we all > know it...., and the name "MICROSOFT WINDOWS SERVER 2003 FOR SMALL > BUSINESS SERVER" does lead you on to the punch...., very misleading from > Microsoft...
> Having said that the back cover says "For More information, visit > www.microsoft.co./sbs". So on the one hand we do not have SBS here, but on > the other Microsoft are pointing you to thier SBS site!...
> Ironically, I was just looking at my Paypal receipt for this item and in > the notes section I asked ;
> "Hi, just to confirm... This is SBS 2003 (with SP1), inc 5 Cals, + > CD's..?. Hope that is correct... Colin"....
> To which he replied via an email -
> "hi, yes, all correct, microsoft part # T73-00494, complete sealed > package,i'll get it in the post asap by special delivery(next day by 1pm) > i'll email you to let you know when it's posted, many thanks."
> I've opened the plastic outer wrapper but not installed or activated the > software... It is a 100% legal copy, so at least it's genuine...
> I don't know if I have any come back here... I know when you fight things > via Paypal it his very hard to win..., and they are never on your side > when there are grey areas..
> I need my arse kicking for not checking things better and looking to trade > with proper official dealers...
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