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whats the difference with some of MS licenses?, Vista for example - some are branded as 'Academic' and yet are advertised as the exact same functionality as the non academic version but £40 cheaper?

i know office (Academic) has less functionality but Vista is advertised as the same functionality as Home Premium but less money

 

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A cunning plan by MS to get more money.

Discounts for students = more students buying MS products rather than "borrowing" their friends copy.

 

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ahh so if i buy the academic version of Home premium im not losing out on any functionality?

 

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Sorry - I should clarify:

there are academic licenses and student licences...

student licences are discounted versions which are offered to students. The last time I had any dealings with these was win 98 - which was a full version, so I can only assume that this is still the case. I think you need a valid matriculation card to get one.

academic licences are for academic institutions (e.g. universities) and are also discounted, however, I believe that you have to prove that you're eligable.

it may have changed in the last 10 years, though!!

 

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ahh thanks for your help, well i work for a school so could probable get the academic version, just didnt want it if it has functions missings