Student and Teacher Version vs normal Versions

[lokodezine]

Is the studetn and teacher version hindered or in any way different than the standard version of software besides them being cheaper?

Liek if I was to purcahse the student teacher version of photoshop could I do everything I could with the standard version? Could I design and still post the designs up on the net with a watermark or antything?

[tomster2300]

The S/T version is usually limited when compared to retail. The S/T version of Microsoft Office excludes certain programs and wishes you to only use it if you are either a student and or teacher.

The following is a review someone posted on Amazon which is pretty helpful and can hopefully answer any of your questions.

(Here's the direct link as well http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...43134?v=glance)

Reviewer: Joanna J. Young (newport beach, ca) - See all my reviews
I'm waiting for the day when software becomes more expensive than the actual hardware to run it (it should happen soon, considering the trend in computer prices these days, right??). In the meantime, I'm happy that Microsoft at least offers a lower-priced version of their software for those pursuing academic endeavors.

The Microsoft Office Student and Teacher Edition 2003 is basically identical to their standard Microsoft Office 2003. It contains:
- Excel 2003
- Outlook 2003
- Powerpoint 2003
- Word 2003

What it does NOT contain (compared with the professional and small business versions) is Access 2003, Publisher 2003 and the Outlook 2003 version that has a Business Contact Manager - none of which would be particularly necessary for students.

Microsoft stresses that this version of their Office 2003 is only for non-commercial use. You qualify for this edition so long as you are 1) a full- or part-time student enrolled in a K-12 institution, 2) home-schooled, 3) taking at least 6 credits at an accredited college/university, or 4) a full- or part-time faculty member and work 20+ hours at a school.

It retails at the amazon price, which seems like a lot until you remember that the Standard version is sold for over two hundred dollars more. There is no discounted upgrade price for the academic version, but this is still probably the best price you can get. AND you can use the software on up to three computers, so long as someone in your household qualifies (for instance, if you have a child who qualifies for this version, you can upload it onto your computer as well and use the software even if you do not qualify for the discount).

If you are a college/university student, I would suggest visiting your school bookstore before purchasing this software. Microsoft offers academic volume licensing through a lot of colleges/universities, where you can get the same software for up to 70% off if you qualify. Check out [microsoft website] for more information.


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I thought about buying the S/T version of Microsoft Office from my college bookstore, but decided even it was too expensive. I have one retail copy on this desktop and I can stick it out with the version of Works that came on my laptop for now.

Good luck and hope this helps.

Tom

[glc]

You may legally install your retail copy of Office on your laptop - M$ allows that - one desktop and one "portable device". It will activate no hassle.

[AMD]

Does anybody know if you can download a trial version of Publisher 2003?
As ive already got Office 2000 but i havent got publisher and wanted to try it out.

[TwoRails]

Originally Posted by lokodezine Is the studetn and teacher version hindered or in any way different than the standard version of software besides them being cheaper?...

You'll need to investigate the individual software titles. Some are not full, some actually contain more, and some are time-booby trapped. tomster2300 give an example of how there could be less. Wordperfect Office student edition was actually the "Pro" version and therefore contained more than the regular Office retail edtion did. You also have to be careful as some titles are the same as the retail versions (meaning no more, no less included) but are set to shutdown in a year or three. Finally, most student editions will have very little, or no vender support due to the reduced cost.

[secrecyguy]

As for the student version for Office, there are few differences but you will not notice them so they are almost identical.

But if you talking about more higher price version like over $1000, the Autodesk Autocad have a printed banner when you print notifying people that you are using an educational version software. It also say it when you start up the program on the title bar.

I don't know about Photoshop. I am planning to get it but not until next year.

Usually when you go to the company website, they will tell you the differences between the educational version vs the commericail version.

A side note:

Don't try to get a hold of your friend's copy to avoid paying for it. These days, companies are getting smart. They make you call them or activate the software online to prevent illegal copies.