I think the OP may be a bit of a novice and isn't sure what the different
terms mean. Maybe he'll post again and let him help him........and maybe
not.

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JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]
Tech Editor for "Microsoft Publisher 2007 For Dummies"



"Rob Giordano [MS MVP]" wrote in message
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actually the op makes no sense
yes he would need an operating system
maybe he would need another copy of Publisher...depends.

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Rob Giordano
Microsoft MVP Expression Web






"Craig Schiller" wrote in message
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You misread the question. Why would the OP have to buy Vista, an
operating system?

Craig

JoAnn Paules wrote:

If you purchased your copy of Publisher separately from your computer,
no. If it came preinstalled on the old computer, yes.