http://ask.metafilter.com/tags/academicdiscount Questions tagged with 'academicdiscount' at Ask MetaFilter. Thu, 03 Sep 2009 13:21:48 -0800 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 13:21:48 -0800 en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://ask.metafilter.com/131906/Help%2Dme%2Dbe%2Dthe%2Dfirst%2Dto%2Dbuy%2DPhotoshop Is there a legitimate way to buy discount software for a high-school student? My son, a sophomore in high school, is enjoying a class that makes heavy use of Photoshop CS4. We'd like to get him CS4 for the computer he uses at home (Vista, 4 GB memory), but it's very expensive. I know there are discounts for college students. We'd rather not use 'warez' sites. Thanks! tag:ask.metafilter.com,2009:site.131906 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 13:21:48 -0800 academicdiscount adobe cs4 highschool photoshop software lukemeister http://ask.metafilter.com/31667/Can%2DI%2Duse%2Dmy%2Dacademic%2Ddiscount Can I use an academic discount on software and hardware that I eventually will use to generate money? I am currently a student, yet I also generate money at times.<br> <br> Apple has the following policy about using academic discounts:<br> <br> "Statement of Eligibility<br> I represent that I am a member of one of the defined groups above eligible to purchase and that the products being purchased direct from Apple Computer, Inc. are for my own personal, education, and/ or research use."<br> <br> Macromedia/Adobe says the following:<br> What are the restrictions in using education versions of Macromedia products?<br> Education versions of Macromedia products are intended for instructional and administrative purposes only and may not be used for any commercial purpose. Macromedia will conduct periodic security audits to be certain of your education qualification.<br> <br> My question . . . <br> <br> If you are truly a student can they really regulate how you use your hardware/software forever into the future? So for instance if you buy Flash as a student and then freelance when you graduate, you are out of complience? <br> <br> That just doesn't make sense to me. Macromedia really comes down clearly on the issue, Apple seems a little more lenient for sure. <br> <br> So first of all, does anyone know where you can find all the intricacies of the rule? And second of all. . . does anyone know of any instances of a company cracking down on academic discounted hardware / software used for commercial purposes (but legitimately purchased and used for academics as well). tag:ask.metafilter.com,2006:site.31667 Sat, 28 Jan 2006 21:25:23 -0800 academicdiscount adobe apple hardware licensing macromedia software studentdiscount visual mechanic