Do you need a license for old, no longer supported (SQL 7.0) software?

Question

Hi there,

I am wondering if you really need a license for old software?

Particularly SQL Server 7.0, my friend is (for some inexplicable reason) using it for his Windows NT 4.0 based data center. I kid you not!

The fact that is doesn't support IPV6 and many other current technologies makes it likely he will never actually launch and see a paying customer.

But that is hardly relevant, since he searches out SQL 7.0 Unlimited CAL licenses and pays ridiculous prices for them (He's the only buyer in the whole world I think...)

Can anyone confirm that he even needs a license at all?

Thanks,

Josh

Answer 1

Josh,

Since this is Licensing realated question hence you can call Microsoft Licensing at 1-800-426-9400, Monday through Friday, 6:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. (Pacific Time) to speak directly to a Microsoft licensing specialist.

http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/mla/default.aspx

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Manish

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Answer 2

Josh,

Since this is Licensing realated question hence you can call Microsoft Licensing at 1-800-426-9400, Monday through Friday, 6:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. (Pacific Time) to speak directly to a Microsoft licensing specialist.

http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/mla/default.aspx

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Thanks
Manish

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since my friend clearly has his head in the clouds and will never call Microsoft himself...That is why I am asking the question here since I cannot call on his behalf. I would think someone here knows the answer to this? It's not like it's binding or anything just trying to get an idea :)

Thanks,

Josh

Answer 3

I am wondering if you really need a license for old software?

if it is not free (as with SQL Server 7.0) you need a license to use it.

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