Microsoft Corporation (India) Pvt. Ltd.

9th Floor, Tower A, DLF Cyber Greens DLF Cyber Citi, Sector 25A, Phase-III, Gurgaon - 122 002

http://www.microsoft.com/india Fax : 91-124-4158080 Tel. : 91-124-4158000. 2567000

Dear Sir/ Madam, Greetings for the day! We have been engaged and listening to feedback from many academic institutions across India on how can Microsoft be of stronger relevance to them and add value. Basis all the feedback and suggestions we have got, we saw immense reason and relevance in putting together a structured program that can strongly help academic institutions address some of the most important challenges they face. It gives us great pleasure to bring to you Ed-vantage Program - an effort to provide the right platform that enables your institute to rise to its true potential. The key benefits for academic institutions under this program are Microsoft facilitated industry connections to help identify relevant internship and employment opportunities for eligible students. On campus Microsoft Innovation Center that can facilitate strong technology innovation amongst students. An Academic Alliance recognition from Microsoft that clearly distinguishes the special technology related tools, resources and infrastructure investments made by the institution. A host of other benefits that will help students and faculty learn and grow.

To help you understand this program better, we have attached the following documents: Program benefits and eligibility criteria in detail FAQs and how to interpret this program Terms and conditions Letter issued by Microsoft explaining the right licensing approach for using Microsoft genuine software

We hope this program helps you in the key areas where you can leverage Microsoft best and add a lot of value to your students. Please reach out to your local Microsoft appointed Academic Education Reseller partner who can walk you through this program and help you take the right steps on how to leverage it. Looking forward to your active participation.

Warms regards, Ed-vantage Program Cell Note: Please make sure to carefully read through the eligibility criteria and the terms and conditions to fully understand the program.

Microsoft Corporation (India) Pvt. Ltd. 9th Floor, Tower A, DLF Cyber Greens DLF Cyber Citi, Sector 25A, Phase-III Gurgaon - 122 002

http://www.microsoft.com/india Fax : 91-124-4158080 Tel. : 91-124-4158000. 2567000

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Dear Customer, As a valuable customer of Microsoft, we thank you for your business. I would like to take this opportunity to share some guidelines on acquiring Windows Desktop Licenses which will help protect your organization from piracy/usage of unlicensed software, and the associated risks. 1) Licensing the Windows Desktop Operating System on new PCs: There are only two ways to acquire original Microsoft license on your new PC: a. An OEM version from your PC manufacturer or one assembled by your system builder where the Microsoft Windows Operating System is preinstalled and supported by that PC manufacturer or the system builder partner. b. A Retail version This version is known as the Microsoft Fully Packaged Product (FPP) version and is suitable if you are about to procure licenses for 5 or less Pcs. Preinstalled OEM software is the least expensive and most efficient way to acquire a genuine Microsoft software license only on your new PC. 2) Licensing the Windows Desktop Operating System for existing Pcs: To convert install base of Non-Genuine Windows Client OS, Microsoft offers a variety of Windows Legalization Solutions to address all customer types. All legalization solutions can only be used for existing PCs with unlicensed software. Microsoft has introduced Get Genuine Solution (GGS), Get Genuine Kit (GGK) and Get Genuine Windows Agreement (GGWA) legalization offerings to help legalize Windows on existing PCs only. GGS/GGWA offers a full license of Windows 7 Professional and is recommended for customers who need 5 or more licenses. GGK is offered to customers who generally need smaller quantities. To know more about the legalization options, please visit http://www.microsoft.com/piracy/knowthefacts/LegalizationSolutions.aspx With the exception of FPP, all Windows Desktop license including OEM and legalization solutions (GGS, GGK or GGWA) is 'tied' to the device to which it is first assigned and may not be reassigned to any other PC. Further, all these licenses are perpetual only as long as they are used on the same PC. 3) Acquiring Windows Upgrade license through Volume Licensing for new or existing Pcs: With the exception of legalization solutions like GGS/GGWA, Microsoft Volume Licensing programs cover Windows Upgrade license only and do not provide a full Windows desktop license. Customers must acquire a full qualifying version of the OS through preinstalled OEM/FPP or legalization solutions first to be eligible for a Windows Volume License Upgrade (Microsoft Open License Program, Enterprise Agreements and Select Agreement). To learn about operating systems which qualify for a Windows 7 Volume License upgrade, please visit http://www.microsoft.com/windows/enterprise/how-to-buy.aspx

Please treat the above as reference information. For more information, please visit www.microsoft.com/licensing

Warm Regards,

Sumeet Khanna Director, Genuine Software Initiative, Microsoft India