Most of these are covered in the scattering of threads around, and then there's a lot related to Retail/OEM/MSDN/TechNet. So I wanted/thought it'd be helpful to have a thread just for MSDN:AA-ers 
Q: Which version of vista can I download from MSDN:AA?
A:
Windows Vista Business DVD 32-Bit
- MSDN:AA site
Q: Can I get Ultimate?
A:
No, but you can use "Windows Anytime Upgrade" to upgrade to Ultimate, but it will cost you £90 or so.
- An OcUK poster
(I'm also unsure what version you get from this upgrade, if it's even possible? Retail/OEM? (although at the moment I would assume it's retai) Please add if you know!)
Q: How do I get the 64-Bit version of Vista Business?
A:
Windows Vista Alternate Media
This site lets you put your Product Key in and allows you to order a 64-Bit DVD (for about £7).
- This is unconfirmed if it works for MSDN:AA Business.....help?
Q: What happens when I finish my course?
A:
When you are no longer studying for a qualification within the Faculty you can no longer obtain MSDNAA software.
However, you may continue to use previously installed products on your computer.
The license is perpetual and nontransferable. You don’t have to uninstall the tools, but the stipulation of “academic use only” does not change. i.e. you can't use it to create commercial software.
- My uni's MSDN:AA techie & Elms FAQ
Q: Can I install my software on two computers at once?
A:
Yes, as long as you are the owner of both computers and both are being used for instructional purposes. NOTE: If you require another key for a product you must contact your program administrator.
- The MSDN:AA Elms e-academy.com FAQ
Q: Is the MSDN:AA version Retail or OEM?
A:
'Retail' seems to be the short answer. Although it seems to be a 'better' version of retail if you take the question above into consideration - which I believe is not possible with the 'street bought' Retail version.
A product purchased through the MSDN:AA program offers the same functionality as a product purchased through the retail market.
You are allowed to install the software more than once based at the discretion of the program administrator and the software distribution method chosen.
- Elms FAQ
I'm not an expert, which is why I made this thread because searching was such a pain.
Please add any questions/answers/corrections/sources here.
Q: Which version of vista can I download from MSDN:AA?
A:
Windows Vista Business DVD 32-Bit
- MSDN:AA site
Q: Can I get Ultimate?
A:
No, but you can use "Windows Anytime Upgrade" to upgrade to Ultimate, but it will cost you £90 or so.
- An OcUK poster
(I'm also unsure what version you get from this upgrade, if it's even possible? Retail/OEM? (although at the moment I would assume it's retai) Please add if you know!)
Q: How do I get the 64-Bit version of Vista Business?
A:
Windows Vista Alternate Media
This site lets you put your Product Key in and allows you to order a 64-Bit DVD (for about £7).
- This is unconfirmed if it works for MSDN:AA Business.....help?
Q: What happens when I finish my course?
A:
When you are no longer studying for a qualification within the Faculty you can no longer obtain MSDNAA software.
However, you may continue to use previously installed products on your computer.
The license is perpetual and nontransferable. You don’t have to uninstall the tools, but the stipulation of “academic use only” does not change. i.e. you can't use it to create commercial software.
- My uni's MSDN:AA techie & Elms FAQ
Q: Can I install my software on two computers at once?
A:
Yes, as long as you are the owner of both computers and both are being used for instructional purposes. NOTE: If you require another key for a product you must contact your program administrator.
- The MSDN:AA Elms e-academy.com FAQ
Q: Is the MSDN:AA version Retail or OEM?
A:
'Retail' seems to be the short answer. Although it seems to be a 'better' version of retail if you take the question above into consideration - which I believe is not possible with the 'street bought' Retail version.
A product purchased through the MSDN:AA program offers the same functionality as a product purchased through the retail market.
You are allowed to install the software more than once based at the discretion of the program administrator and the software distribution method chosen.
- Elms FAQ
I'm not an expert, which is why I made this thread because searching was such a pain.
Please add any questions/answers/corrections/sources here.
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