Hi all,

I just wondered what the deal was with the academic versions of windows???? I'm assuming only stundents can buy them but wondered do they differ from the full retail versions in any way??? Could a student buy one and it then be installed on any PC????

Cheers

Dave.

If it is the same as for the Apple stuff, then only people who work/are in education are eligible for a discount on the purchase of software/hardware.

It does not limit the license agreement, just qualifies what discount you get. Usually it works by buying an empty box and sending of proof of education and receipt to MS who will then send you the product.

Thats the theory.

Of course, some of the genuinely authorised MS resellers aren't that bothered about ID.

I rang one up two weeks ago and bought Visual Studio 2005 Pro version, on Academic license............thats a serious saving over RRP. I simply asked if the Academic pricing was available to anyone that worked in an Education institute, and what ID did they require...........they didn't require any, my word was good enough apparently......Ditto Macromedia Studio 8.

Apple are a slightly tougher nut to crack - they do require some form of ID, and for it to be authorised by a Head of School etc.......which is where sweet-talking the PA comes in handy.......

Thats the theory.

Of course, some of the genuinely authorised MS resellers aren't that bothered about ID.

I rang one up two weeks ago and bought Visual Studio 2005 Pro version, on Academic license............thats a serious saving over RRP. I simply asked if the Academic pricing was available to anyone that worked in an Education institute, and what ID did they require...........they didn't require any, my word was good enough apparently......Ditto Macromedia Studio 8.

That's what i thought.... There is an Ebay store selling the Vista Home Premium edition upgrade (academic) for

ebuyer are selling it for that anyway!

Softwaresalesuk / Davad Technology........

ebuyer are selling it for that anyway!

Yes but e-buyer don't have the academic version in stock..... Or they didn't when i checked during my nightshift last night. They were my first port of call.

Cheers

Dave.

Softwaresalesuk / Davad Technology........

Yeah that's who are selling it on ebay...... Have you used them?

Cheers

Dave.

Yes but e-buyer don't have the academic version in stock..... Or they didn't when i checked during my nightshift last night. They were my first port of call.

Cheers

Dave.

They do have it, it can be found 7 products down the below list, but it is currently out of stock:

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They do have it, it can be found 7 products down the below list, but it is currently out of stock:

I think that's what i said in the post before.

I couldn't see an OEM upgrade version though..... only normal & academic versions of the upgrade.

Cheers

Dave.

I think that's what i said in the post before.

Dave.

Sorry miss read that bit:)

I couldn't see an OEM upgrade version though..... only normal & academic versions of the upgrade.

Cheers

Dave.

OEM (system builder) licence further down the above link

Tip look further down the list under the list under "Microsoft System Builder" or go the the above page and use the page search feature of your browser (crtl+f) and serach for OEM:thumbup:

No such think as an upgrade OEM. That type of licence does not make sense. OEM is cheap anyway

Sorry miss read that bit:)

Tip look further down the list under the list under "Microsoft System Builder" or go the the above page and use the page search feature of your browser (crtl+f) and serach for OEM:thumbup:

No such think as an upgrade OEM. That type of licence does not make sense. OEM is cheap anyway

But wouldn't a full clean install be reqd when using the OEM version? I'm not planning on doing a clean install as the PC is not being upgraded / replaced.

Cheers

Dave.

I wouldnt upgrade anyway, only do a full install. I have seen to many upgrades fail due to incompatible software or drivers.

Buy the OEM version, start again from scratch is the best way. Just backup your data files first. Your pc will be happier, faster and nice and clean software wise.

But wouldn't a full clean install be reqd when using the OEM version? I'm not planning on doing a clean install as the PC is not being upgraded / replaced.

Cheers

Dave.

Yep your right, clean install needed for OEM (As it is suposed to be a new system with an OEM licence). OS conversions especially XP to Vista are never a good idea. We've tested it a few times in work with Vista RTM and they crawl and chunder along, some error messages appeared also.

I know it's a pain but always do a clean install when upgrading an OS, then take an image, its worth it in the long run. If you do a conversion system upgrade you'll want to format and reinstall at a later date, trust me:)

The clean install wouldn't be too bad on the PC..... Apart from having to make a back-up of my outlook............ How the hell do you make a backup of outlook??? Which file contains all the e-mails etc..... Everything else i need i would just copy onto one of the other HD's..... then wipe the C: drive.

The problem i have is that i want to do the laptop aswell and i'm reluctant to do a clean install on it as it's part of a hire purchase 'home computer initiative' through work. (Govt scheme set up with large business' to get people to buy computers..... I pay roughly half the cost of the laptop out of my wages over three years and the govt pays the other half out of my tax)..... So i don't wanna mess about wiping everything off it.... Plus it's one of these systems where i have no CD's all the drivers etc.... for it are kept on the HD....... gits!!!

Might have to get the OEM copy legit and a hooky upgrade copy for the laptop.

Cheers

Dave.

Dave - if you're running a full copy of Outlook, all your emails/contacts etc will be stored in one .PST file. In Outlook, goto File/Data File Management and the PST(s) will be listed there (you may have more than one, for archive etc)

Just close down Outlook, then copy them somewhere else off the hard drive.

HTH,

Steve

Dave - if you're running a full copy of Outlook, all your emails/contacts etc will be stored in one .PST file. In Outlook, goto File/Data File Management and the PST(s) will be listed there (you may have more than one, for archive etc)

Just close down Outlook, then copy them somewhere else off the hard drive.

HTH,

Steve

Cheers Fella. :thumbup:

Cheers

Dave.

No worries Dave. Give me a shout if you need a hand. You can get me on Messenger if need be.

Steve

Might have to get the OEM copy legit and a hooky upgrade copy for the laptop.

Cheers

Dave.

:eek::eek:

Wouldn't mention I was going to conduct piracy on a public forum. Especially as there are Microsoft Partners contributing to this thread.