


These licences are usually sold in bulk at discounted prices to large businesses, educational institutions, and other organisations. ESD is more convenient and eco-friendlier, as it does away with the need for physical packaging and shipping.ĬDP refers to Microsoft software licences specifically intended for distribution by commercial resellers.

Customers purchase a licence for the software and then download the product directly from Microsoft or an authorised distributor. These products include a full set of licensing rights and support from Microsoft, as well as physical media like DVDs or USB drives containing the software.ĮSD is a method of providing software through digital downloads instead of physical media. FPP refers to the retail version of Microsoft software, typically sold in physical boxes at retail shops.
