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hreichert -> Academic Software - What's legal? (4/12/2007 14:35:57)

I am looking to purchase Adobe InDesign, and have found tons of on-line offers for $200 - $300 software. I then notice it is an Academic version, but the description says it is "perfectly legally for commercial use." I have high moral standards that I want to stick by. I am not a student, so how can it be legal to purchase? If I sign up for an on-line class, does that count legally? Or am I skirting the laws somewhat?

With the new CS3 coming out, will CS2 software be found cheaper?

(I know this isn't a web question...but thought some web designers out there may have had a similar experience with Photoshop or Dreamweaver.)

Many thanks!



jaybee -> RE: Academic Software - What's legal? (4/12/2007 14:39:57)

Hi, I've only just seen this. It's legal as long as you or a member of your immediate family is currently in education, whether that be full time or part time.

Often you will find that the box contains no software just a form that has to be countersigned by your lecturer. You send it in and then the software is sent to you.



dpf -> RE: Academic Software - What's legal? (4/12/2007 16:09:55)

Academic software is fully functional and requires:
1. purchaser to be a student or faculty, and
2. is NOT for commercial usage.



BobbyDouglas -> RE: Academic Software - What's legal? (4/12/2007 22:30:16)

quote:

Academic software is fully functional and requires:
1. purchaser to be a student or faculty, and
2. is NOT for commercial usage.

- I have heard the exact same thing.




hreichert -> RE: Academic Software - What's legal? (4/13/2007 15:00:01)

Though part of me had hoped to hear something else...my conscience thanks you tremendously!!



BobbyDouglas -> RE: Academic Software - What's legal? (4/14/2007 11:36:49)

If you are not in a hurry to get it, you can still save some money by buying it through these guys: http://www.buybargaindeals.com/viewdetails.php?pid=12459&pagenumber=1&cid=0&sid=0 [store ratings & reviews]

I have not personally used them, so I only suggest them based on the reviews for the store.



hreichert -> RE: Academic Software - What's legal? (4/16/2007 22:43:41)

Oh wow...thanks!!!!!!!



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