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Windows Vista Academic Version

I was just wondering if anyone knows about this. I cant seem to find the criteria to eligbile for this.

Thanks

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  • startrekker
    startrekker Posts: 1,162 Forumite
    Form ebuyer HERE out of stock at the mo...bit of a thread HERE if it helps as well
    :confused:I have nothing better to do!!!!:confused:
  • dabs.com have it in stock. Its just i am a part time student, think a will give it a go for £55

    Thanks
  • Darksun
    Darksun Posts: 1,931 Forumite
    I'm not 100%, but with the Student & Teacher version of Office, you just had to be a student or teacher at a school, college or university. You didn't have to 'prove' this (although I think Microsoft could ask for proof), and it was mostly done on the honour system. If you leave school, you're supposed to uninstall it, as the license is no longer valid.
  • xio
    xio Posts: 35 Forumite
    Darksun wrote:
    I'm not 100%, but with the Student & Teacher version of Office, you just had to be a student or teacher at a school, college or university. You didn't have to 'prove' this (although I think Microsoft could ask for proof), and it was mostly done on the honour system. If you leave school, you're supposed to uninstall it, as the license is no longer valid.

    This is no longer the case with Office 2007, the old Student/Teacher edition has been replaced by Home and Student.

    As far as licenses go, it is valid for use on any PC as long as it is not for commercial use.
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  • John_Gray
    John_Gray Posts: 5,845 Forumite
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    To back up the previous poster, I quote from
    Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 frequently asked questions

    Q. Is there upgrade pricing for Office Home and Student 2007?
    A. No. Office Home and Student 2007 is offered at one low price for everyone.

    Q. Are there license restrictions to Office Home and Student 2007?
    A. Yes. Office Home and Student 2007 is licensed only for noncommercial use by households. It cannot be used in commercial (business) situations.

    Q. As a small business, can I use Office Home and Student 2007 at my work?
    A. No. Office Home and Student 2007 is licensed only for noncommercial use by households.

    Q. Do I need to have a student in my household in order to qualify to purchase and use Office Home and Student 2007?
    A. No.

    John
  • If you're at university you may have access to MSDN-AA (Microsoft Software Development Network - Academic Alliance) where you can download Vista Business edition legally and free :)
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  • donny-gal
    donny-gal Posts: 4,661 Forumite
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    See this link in the Techie Section, if you are using it for a non-commercial p.c. then you can get the above edition for £55.

    http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=364249
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  • donny-gal you've linked to the same thread :p
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