Windows Xp for students?

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Okay, this may be a crazy question but I was wondering if Microsoft offers a
free version of windows xp for students?

Why? I was talking with a fellow student yesterday and he told me how he got
windows. Appearantly he had gone to his teacher asking about something and
had let it slip that he was buying windows. His teacher then said "whoa don't
do that. you're a student you can get it for free off the web as long as
you're a student." Which led me here. I didn't know where else to go, but the
sorce. Anyways, I am a student and will be buying a computer soon. the
commute to work on campus for assignments is killing me with the rise in gas
price. Thus, if I could save some money while I'm still a student... great!
If not, well sucks to be me I guess.

Thank you for your time
 
Q. "His teacher then said "whoa don't do that. you're a student you can get it for free
off the web as long as you're a student."

A. Unfortunately, the teacher is mistaken. There are no free copies of Windows XP
for anyone. However, there is an "Academic Version" available.

Academic Discounts for Education Faculty and Staff
http://www.microsoft.com/Education/AcademicDiscounts.aspx

Find an Authorized Education Reseller
http://www.microsoft.com/Education/AERFind.aspx

Limitations of Academic Versions of Windows XP:

--- For noncommercial, educational use only.
--- For qualified educational users only.
--- Non-upgradeable to the next Windows O/S.
--- Non-transferable.
--- Has installation support only.
--- Has a non-perpetual license that is tied to the eligibility of the user.
(If a user is no longer a student or educator, the license is no longer valid)

Your right to use the Academic version of Windows XP ends when
you no longer meet the criteria for using the Academic version of XP.

If you do not meet the above criteria, then you cannot use the
Academic Version of Windows XP.

P.S. If you are planning to buy a new computer from a computer manufacturer,
Windows XP will likely already be preinstalled.

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx

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| Okay, this may be a crazy question but I was wondering if Microsoft offers a
| free version of windows xp for students?
|
| Why? I was talking with a fellow student yesterday and he told me how he got
| windows. Appearantly he had gone to his teacher asking about something and
| had let it slip that he was buying windows. His teacher then said "whoa don't
| do that. you're a student you can get it for free off the web as long as
| you're a student." Which led me here. I didn't know where else to go, but the
| sorce. Anyways, I am a student and will be buying a computer soon. the
| commute to work on campus for assignments is killing me with the rise in gas
| price. Thus, if I could save some money while I'm still a student... great!
| If not, well sucks to be me I guess.
|
| Thank you for your time
 
Maybe I'm mistaken, but I just found out my college has a free XP pro
installation, dev tools, etc all from some microsoft grant or something. I
looked at the page and it was genuine..if I can remember the link I'll put it
here
 
You can get a version of XP Pro for students. Only, you need to have proof
that you are a students. However, this academic version of XP (and most
other software) do not qualify as a previous version needed for version
upgrade. That is to say: the student version of XP does not qualify you to
purchase the next version (Longhorn???) upgrade kit.
 
And scrolling down the eligibility page reveals this bit of information.

NOTE: The information on this page applies to customers in the United
States. Customers in other locations should refer to their regional
Microsoft Licensing Web site or contact their local Microsoft
representative for more information.
 
I wasn't saying 'free'. That particular web page is for users in Canada and
the US only. Shan't take you up on your offer to use Linux!!
 
Q. "His teacher then said "whoa don't do that. you're a student
you can get it for free off the web as long as you're a student."

A. Unfortunately, the teacher is mistaken. There are no free
copies of Windows XP for anyone.
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I believe that's incorrect, it would depend on the school. There are
some who provide the Academic version for students at no charge, often
depending on which courses student is taking.... so they pay for it but
not directly.
 
Will Denny said:
Hi

That's OK if you live in Canada or the US. What about other
countries?
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Good point, but that I don't know. Ask ms that one. Must be some
import/export rules or something. I'm in the US, so I don't know what ms's
policies are in other countries. Ther op didn't say where they are from, I
just assumed since they said a teacher said to get the adcademic version
that they were in north america.
 
a B student said:
Okay, this may be a crazy question but I was wondering if Microsoft offers a
free version of windows xp for students?

Why? I was talking with a fellow student yesterday and he told me how he got
windows. Appearantly he had gone to his teacher asking about something and
had let it slip that he was buying windows. His teacher then said "whoa don't
do that. you're a student you can get it for free off the web as long as
you're a student." Which led me here. I didn't know where else to go, but the
sorce. Anyways, I am a student and will be buying a computer soon. the
commute to work on campus for assignments is killing me with the rise in gas
price. Thus, if I could save some money while I'm still a student... great!
If not, well sucks to be me I guess.

Thank you for your time
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Hello, Do not know about "free" you will need to check with your school.
You can purchase a student windows xp pro from a reseller, the list price
I've seen was $77.25 U.S. I visited one reseller site. There seems to be two
types one that you remove when you stop being a student at your school and
one that is permanent, you keep after you leave school. Don't know why and if
there is a difference in pricing between the two types. It seems that you do
not receive documentation with the licence, I assume these are educational
volume purchases.
This is the price from one university for eligible students needing to
upgrade to windows xp pro, Windows XP (32bit and 64bit) Professional
Upgrade.......................................$18.00

This information from Google links using "windows xp pro student" as the
search criteria.
I would appreciate more information on this subject, personal experience
would be useful.
take care
beamish
 

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