MS Office Student edition
Discussion
New machine arrives with Office 2003 preloaded on a trial 30 day basis. I see there is an option to purchase the 'Student & Teacher edition' for c£100 as opposed to the full version @ £190.
If I go down the former what checks are done to see if there 'is a student in the household'..seems like a daft question I know
If I go down the former what checks are done to see if there 'is a student in the household'..seems like a daft question I know
agent006 said:
Written confirmation on headed paper from the school or college is usually the way. Eitehr that or a valid UCAS reference.
Worse case scenario at best.
Over the last couple of years I have got MS office for Windows and Mac for the wife (who is a part time student) and have never had to offer any proof of status. Different vendors both times too.
There is no proof required, but be aware that occasionally MS follow up OEM versions.
As when you enable it it will tell Microsoft it's OEM code, they *could* theoretically follow the trail of where the PC was shipped to and check.
I have known MS to check educational versions before. To that end if you aren't legally entitled to take the educational version you, like all illegal activity, take that (albeit maybe small in this case) "chance" that you'll get found out.
J
As when you enable it it will tell Microsoft it's OEM code, they *could* theoretically follow the trail of where the PC was shipped to and check.
I have known MS to check educational versions before. To that end if you aren't legally entitled to take the educational version you, like all illegal activity, take that (albeit maybe small in this case) "chance" that you'll get found out.
J
Can I try 'Student of Life' as my get out clause?
In my view this would be difficult to police. Say for example you are a bona fide student in your last year at Uni. You buy the software then you graduate and get a job you arehardly likely to 'upgrade' your software.
Nope methinks this is just a marketing tool
In my view this would be difficult to police. Say for example you are a bona fide student in your last year at Uni. You buy the software then you graduate and get a job you arehardly likely to 'upgrade' your software.
Nope methinks this is just a marketing tool
Scooby_snax said:
Can I try 'Student of Life' as my get out clause?
In my view this would be difficult to police. Say for example you are a bona fide student in your last year at Uni. You buy the software then you graduate and get a job you arehardly likely to 'upgrade' your software.
Nope methinks this is just a marketing tool
If you have children in full time education you are also eligible for MS educational licenses.
Gassing Station | Computers, Gadgets & Stuff | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff