Microsoft Office Licences

[mike_w]

I was told the following by somebody, and was hoping somebody could confirm it: if you buy an Office licence, than you can legally install and use any previous Office version. So, for example, could I buy Office XP and be able to use Office 2000?

Thanks

Mike

[directhex]

downgrade rights (as they're called) are NOT provided on OEM, or retail boxed software

just on Open and Select bulk licenses