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.
Discount software 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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