Academic Software

[mdnblaster]

Is there any difference in the software that is sold through the teacher/faculty/student discount programs? The sometimes HUGE difference in price has me wondering. My friend just got StudioMX for more that 1/2 off what is available to the general public. Is this a PR thing or are there limitations and exclusions in the software?

 

[notfred]

The difference is that it's illegal to use it for commercial purposes. Functionally, it's the same.

 

[Jumpem]

And you aren't supposed to resell it.

 

[alm4rr]

and I think* technically* you're not supposed to use it anymore after you are no longer a students (I think MS can pull the license from you or something like that)

 

[BFG10K]

It's functionally the same, it just has different license restrictions on it.

 

[Zugzwang152]

Originally posted by: Jumpem
And you aren't supposed to resell it.

i did not know this.. linky?

 

[Jumpem]

Originally posted by: Zugzwang152

Originally posted by: Jumpem
And you aren't supposed to resell it.

i did not know this.. linky?

No link, it was just something I heard. I could be wrong though.

 

[alm4rr]

ive heard the same

 

[DT4K]

Originally posted by: alm4rr
and I think* technically* you're not supposed to use it anymore after you are no longer a students (I think MS can pull the license from you or something like that)

I know there are different types of academic software licenses for different companies, but my school is a member of the MSDNAA (Microsoft Developers Network Academic Alliance). I can download ISO's of :
Visual Studio .Net 2003 Professional
Visual Studio 6 Pro
SQL Server 2000 (Developer or Enterprise)
Visio Professional
MS Project
Windows 2000 (Professional, Server, or Advanced Server editions)
Windwos Server 2003 (Enterprise, Standard, or Web edition)
Windows XP Professional (Single User)

all completely FREE.

and it also says:
"When a student purchases a product under this program, the product becomes the property of the student. The product will not terminate or expire simply by virtue of the termination, suspension, or other interruption of the student's status as an enrolled student. "

 

[kamper]

Originally posted by: DT4K

and it also says:
"When a student purchases a product under this program, the product becomes the property of the student. The product will not terminate or expire simply by virtue of the termination, suspension, or other interruption of the student's status as an enrolled student. "

That kind of implies that, once you own it, you can turn around and sell it. But since you say you get it free that means that you could turn around and sell it yourself for 100% profit. You can get the ISOs but how do you get license keys?

Also, does anyone know the rules surrounding giving of these licenses (as opposed to selling)? I want to get an XP pro upgrade and give to my dad for his birthday. Is it fine to install it on his computer even though he's not a student at my school?

 

[tfinch2]

Originally posted by: DT4K

Originally posted by: alm4rr
and I think* technically* you're not supposed to use it anymore after you are no longer a students (I think MS can pull the license from you or something like that)

I know there are different types of academic software licenses for different companies, but my school is a member of the MSDNAA (Microsoft Developers Network Academic Alliance). I can download ISO's of :
Visual Studio .Net 2003 Professional
Visual Studio 6 Pro
SQL Server 2000 (Developer or Enterprise)
Visio Professional
MS Project
Windows 2000 (Professional, Server, or Advanced Server editions)
Windwos Server 2003 (Enterprise, Standard, or Web edition)
Windows XP Professional (Single User)

all completely FREE.

and it also says:
"When a student purchases a product under this program, the product becomes the property of the student. The product will not terminate or expire simply by virtue of the termination, suspension, or other interruption of the student's status as an enrolled student. "

my school has the same type of deal. except you CAN pay 8 dollars + shipping and recieve the actual microsoft media with a license key and certification instead of downloading the iso if you want.

 

[HeroOfPellinor]

Originally posted by: tfinch2

Originally posted by: DT4K

Originally posted by: alm4rr
and I think* technically* you're not supposed to use it anymore after you are no longer a students (I think MS can pull the license from you or something like that)

I know there are different types of academic software licenses for different companies, but my school is a member of the MSDNAA (Microsoft Developers Network Academic Alliance). I can download ISO's of :
Visual Studio .Net 2003 Professional
Visual Studio 6 Pro
SQL Server 2000 (Developer or Enterprise)
Visio Professional
MS Project
Windows 2000 (Professional, Server, or Advanced Server editions)
Windwos Server 2003 (Enterprise, Standard, or Web edition)
Windows XP Professional (Single User)

all completely FREE.

and it also says:
"When a student purchases a product under this program, the product becomes the property of the student. The product will not terminate or expire simply by virtue of the termination, suspension, or other interruption of the student's status as an enrolled student. "

my school has the same type of deal. except you CAN pay 8 dollars + shipping and recieve the actual microsoft media with a license key and certification instead of downloading the iso if you want.

Damn. It's worth it to enroll in 4 classes at a JC, buy all the software you need, then fail the classes or drop them.

 

[DT4K]

Originally posted by: kamper
That kind of implies that, once you own it, you can turn around and sell it. But since you say you get it free that means that you could turn around and sell it yourself for 100% profit. You can get the ISOs but how do you get license keys?

Also, does anyone know the rules surrounding giving of these licenses (as opposed to selling)? I want to get an XP pro upgrade and give to my dad for his birthday. Is it fine to install it on his computer even though he's not a student at my school?

I think the license (at least under MSDNAA) only allows it to be used by the student. So you cannot sell it or give it to anyone else.

Originally posted by: HeroOfPellinor
Damn. It's worth it to enroll in 4 classes at a JC, buy all the software you need, then fail the classes or drop them.

Supposedly, the license only allows you to install the software one time. If you ever need to reinstall, you would have to still be a student and convince them you need another key.

Originally posted by: tfinch2
my school has the same type of deal. except you CAN pay 8 dollars + shipping and recieve the actual microsoft media with a license key and certification instead of downloading the iso if you want.

Yeah, I can pay a small fee to have the CD's shipped to me as well. But I think it still only allows you to install it once and still can only be used by the student.