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CAL

Each computer workstation that we connect to a server requires a 'connection license' this is called a 'CAL' or Client Access License (Microsoft).

OS

Operating System. System that runs the computer, ie Windows (95 through XP), Linux etc.

Cheap Base OS

Sometimes, it is cheaper to upgrade the Operating System than to buy new, so a Cheap Operating System is required to upgrade from, usually Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0

Office Standard

Microsoft Office Suite, this version contains: Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

Office Professional

Microsoft Office Suite, this version contains: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Access.

Server OS

Operating System that runs on a server.

Disc Sets

To reduce costs, when buying multiple licenses, it is cheaper to buy just the licenses (No Discs) and a single set of discs for all your machines