DOCUMENT:Q148145 18-SEP-1996 [techinfo] TITLE :Summary of the Microsoft Value Pack Promotion PRODUCT :Microsoft Product Support Information PROD/VER: OPER/SYS: KEYWORDS:kbother kbsetup SUMMARY ======= From February 29 to May 31, 1996, Microsoft will offer two product bundles called the Word and Publisher Value Pack, and the Home and Small Business Value Pack promotions. The Value Packs contain the upgrade versions of specific Microsoft programs, and are available on compact disc only. Word and Publisher Value Pack ----------------------------- The Word and Publisher Value Pack contains the upgrade versions of Word 7.0, and Publisher CD Deluxe, version 3.0. Home and Small Business Value Pack ---------------------------------- The Home and Small Business Value Pack contains the upgrade versions of the following programs: - Word 7.0 - Microsoft Excel 7.0 - Publisher CD Deluxe, version 3.0 - Bookshelf '95 Also, the Value Pack includes a $40 rebate coupon for existing users of Word and Microsoft Excel. MORE INFORMATION ================ PROMOTION ELIGIBILITY ===================== Word and Publisher Value Pack ----------------------------- A customer qualifies for the Word and Publisher Value Pack if he or she purchased one of the word processor or desktop publishing programs listed below. - Word Processors: AmiPro for Windows, versions 1.0 or later DisplayWrite for MS-DOS, versions 1.0 or later FirstChoice for MS-DOS, version 1.01 Legacy for Windows, version 1.0 Lotus Manuscript for MS-DOS, versions 1.0 or later Mass 11 6C Microsoft Word for MS-DOS, versions 2.0 or later Microsoft Word for Windows, versions 1.0 or later Microsoft Word for Windows NT Workstation, version 6.0 MultiMate for Windows, versions 1.0 or later MultiMate for MS-DOS, versions 1.0 or later Professional Write Plus for Windows, version 1.0 Professional Write Plus for MS-DOS, version 1.0 Q&A for MS-DOS, version 1.0 Samna Word IV for MS-DOS Sprint for Windows, version 1.01 Volkswriter III for MS-DOS, version 1.0 WordPerfect for Windows, versions 5.1 or later WordPerfect for MS-DOS, versions 4.0 or later WordStar 2000 for MS-DOS, versions 3.0 or later WordStar for Windows, versions 1.0 or later WordStar Pro for MS-DOS, versions 1.0 or later WordStar for MS-DOS, versions 1.0 or later XyWrite III+ for MS-DOS, versions 3.06 or later - Desktop Publishing: Microsoft Publisher, versions 1.0 or later Home and Small Business Value Pack ---------------------------------- A customer qualifies for the Home and Small Business Value Pack if he or she purchased one of the programs listed below. - Office Suites: Borland Office Lotus SmartSuite Microsoft Office for Windows (all versions) Microsoft Office for Windows NT Workstation, version 4.2 Microsoft Works (all versions) Novell Perfect Office - Word Processors: AmiPro for Windows, versions 1.0 or later DisplayWrite for MS-DOS, versions 1.0 or later FirstChoice for MS-DOS, version 1.01 Legacy for Windows, version 1.0 Lotus Manuscript for MS-DOS, versions 1.0 or later Mass 11 6C Microsoft Word for MS-DOS, versions 2.0 or later Microsoft Word for Windows NT Workstation, version 6.0 Microsoft Word for Windows, versions 1.0 or later MultiMate for Windows, versions 1.0 or later MultiMate for MS-DOS, versions 1.0 or later Professional Write Plus for Windows, version 1.0 Professional Write Plus for MS-DOS, version 1.0 Q&A for MS-DOS, version 1.0 Samna Word IV for MS-DOS Sprint for Windows, version 1.01 Volkswriter III for MS-DOS, version 1.0 WordPerfect for Windows, versions 5.1 or later WordPerfect for MS-DOS, versions 4.0 or later WordStar 2000 for MS-DOS, versions 3.0 or later WordStar for Windows, versions 1.0 or later WordStar Pro for MS-DOS, versions 1.0 or later WordStar for MS-DOS, versions 1.0 or later XyWrite III+ for MS-DOS, versions 3.06 or later - Spreadsheets: Borland Quattro Pro for Windows, versions 1.0 or later Borland Quattro Pro Special Edition, version 1.0 Borland Quattro Pro for MS-DOS, versions 1.0 or later Lotus 1-2-3 for Windows, versions 1.0 or later Lotus 1-2-3 for MS-DOS, versions 2.01 or later, or Upgrade 3.4 Microsoft Excel for Windows NT Workstation, version 4.0 Microsoft Excel for Windows, versions 3.0 or later Multiplan (all versions) SuperCalc for MS-DOS, versions 3.1 or later - Desktop Publishing: Microsoft Publisher, versions 1.0 or later KBCategory: kbother kbsetup KBSubcategory: Additional reference words: 7.00 pub pub3 pub95 valuepack ============================================================================= THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THE MICROSOFT KNOWLEDGE BASE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. MICROSOFT DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL MICROSOFT CORPORATION OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF MICROSOFT CORPORATION OR ITS SUPPLIERS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SO THE FOREGOING LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY. Copyright Microsoft Corporation 1996.