Windows 7 Sold Early at College Bookstore
By - Source: Tom's Hardware US
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Students get some of the best deals on software out there – and for good reason. Students generally have less disposable income than working professionals, and companies are willing to give students a break if that means getting more users trained on a specific software.
Besides just getting a decent deal, it seems that at least one college bookstore has sold a copy of Windows 7 Ultimate Upgrade early. Engadget has a scan of the disc, the sleeve and the receipt for the purchase. While the package doesn't appear to include any of the retail packaging, it did come with a legitimate key that was accepted and activated by Microsoft.
For the rest of us, it's just 10 more days until the big launch of Windows 7.
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It's pretty sad that you have to pay for it in the US...
i'm ready to download and upgrade...
I really wonder sometimes.
Actually... you silly ignorant out-of-towner, members of MSDNAA in the US receive the same deals. So don't stick your nose out too high when making continental comparisons
Myself, I've running 64-bit Windows 7 Pro for almost a month now and havn't had to pay for a thing. I think it's great that Microsoft includes such perks for students and apply it to their business model of having not only the latest and greatest, but keeping it as available as they can for the people that will be working with it.
Which is why I like using TechNet subscription since I have access to everything for my own use.
Interesting how you say this. At the MSDNAA website, one of the Student License Agreements state:
"When you are no longer taking credit courses in the member school, you may no longer obtain MSDNAA software. However, you may continue to use previously installed products on your computer, provided you continue to follow MSDNAA program guidelines."
So as you can see, your statement is false, and students can continue to use the free software that they had received while they were students.