Three software freebies worth $1,089

[1Cheap2Crazy]

I have no idea if any of this software is any good.

Ripped from Cnet.

Moved from Hot Deals.
Sr Moderator allisolm

 

[mscdex0]

For those that don't read EULAs, it should be known that the EULA for Windows Server 2008 (and the other "free" Microsoft software) from Dreamspark says a few important things that people should know before downloading/installing:

• In order to continue to use the software, you must be "enrolled in and attending courses that lead to academic credit or certification through an educational institution."

• "You may install one copy of the Software made available to You through the Student Program on Your own device, but only (a) to support Your science, technology, engineering, mathematics and/or design (?STEM-D?) education; (b) in non-commercial STEM-D research; or (c) to design, develop, test, and demonstrate software programs for the above purposes."

• "You may not use the Software: for commercial purposes (except as permitted under Section 3(d); or to develop or maintain Your own administrative or IT systems, or those of Your educational institution."

• [Section 3(d)] "No commercial use. If You use the Software to create software programs, You may only commercially use or distribute them upon the purchase of appropriate commercial license(s) for the Software."

 

[alkalinetaupehat]

mscdex0, does that first bit mean that once you stop taking classes your license is invalid (i.e. upon graduation)?

 

[aloser]

Originally posted by: alkalinetaupehat
mscdex0, does that first bit mean that once you stop taking classes your license is invalid (i.e. upon graduation)?

Yes. Whether you drop out or graduate, you're no longer a student, so you need to purchase a retail copy.