Windows XP / 2000 / Server 2003 for educational facility

[wallsfd949]

At our church we have a small private grade school / high school (200+ enrolment) and Bible College (100+ enrolment). Our computer lab consists of 12 computers. I've been discussing the possiblities of replacing the Lab computers and setting up all other PCs on Windows XP Pro or Windows 2000 depending on their hardware config. By my calculations we would need the following OSes

1 - Windows 2003 Server
15-20 - Windows XP Professional
10-15 - Windows 2000 Pro.

This could total up to be quite a large expense if purchased separately. Does Microsoft offer a Educational institution discount on such a package? We may be opting for a Linux alternative if not.

 

[Sianath]

If you think you may qualify for educational discounts, check this site here.
- http://www.microsoft.com/education/HowToBuy.aspx

We have discounts for charity/non-profit as well, but the business must have the 501(c)(3)
- http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/programs/open/opencharity.mspx


If you want to talk to someone, check with our licensing team at 800-426-9400.

 

[HeadEast]

If you qualify for MS's software donation program (I haven't read the fine print), check out www.techsoup.org
My charitable organization was able to get Win 2003 server for a $45 administration fee.