Windows 7 for Less (in Canada)
October 22, 2009 7:09 AM Subscribe
Is there anything like Win741 for students in Canada?
Does anyone know of ways to save on buying Windows 7 in Canada, either as a full time student or not?
I don't qualify for the Upgrade edition, and want to buy Windows 7 Pro. I don't think I want the OEM version, because I upgrade my computer every year or two and don't want to have to buy it multiple times.
Any help is appreciated, thanks.
Does anyone know of ways to save on buying Windows 7 in Canada, either as a full time student or not?
I don't qualify for the Upgrade edition, and want to buy Windows 7 Pro. I don't think I want the OEM version, because I upgrade my computer every year or two and don't want to have to buy it multiple times.
Any help is appreciated, thanks.
Best answer: Yes. If you are part of the Computing/CS/Software Engineering department at your school chances are you are a member of MSDNAA, which lets you download a whole heap of Microsoft software for free (Win 7 professional included). If not, then you might want to find a friend who is.
Otherwise you might want to check with your on-campus bookstore as urbanlenny suggested to see about possible discounts.
posted by shoebox at 8:58 AM on October 22, 2009
Otherwise you might want to check with your on-campus bookstore as urbanlenny suggested to see about possible discounts.
posted by shoebox at 8:58 AM on October 22, 2009
If are in any way connected to a retailer of Microsoft products, you can sign up for an ExpertZone account. It's a training resource site for salespeople and whatnot. Go through their Windows 7 training courses (about an hour of listlessly clicking on 'Next' buttons and some easy multiple-choice tests) and you'll be rewarded with some points, which you can redeem (along with $10) for a legit copy of Windows 7 Ultimate.*
*NOTE: You usually can't redeem your rewards right away, so you might have to wait a couple of weeks. Also, even if you aren't working for a retailer, I have heard that getting a store number from any old Best Buy will get you in the door.
posted by Monster_Zero at 9:10 AM on October 22, 2009
*NOTE: You usually can't redeem your rewards right away, so you might have to wait a couple of weeks. Also, even if you aren't working for a retailer, I have heard that getting a store number from any old Best Buy will get you in the door.
posted by Monster_Zero at 9:10 AM on October 22, 2009
Do you know anybody who runs a small tech company (<1>BizSpark and politely ask them for one of their 10 free Win 7 Ultimate licenses.
posted by b.an.dekker at 10:19 AM on October 22, 2009
posted by b.an.dekker at 10:19 AM on October 22, 2009
Sorry, don't know how I trashed that message.
Do you know anybody who runs a small tech company (less than 3 years old, fewer than 10 staff)? Get them to sign up for Microsoft BizSpark and politely ask them for one of their 10 free Windows 7 Ultimate licenses.
posted by b.an.dekker at 10:22 AM on October 22, 2009
Do you know anybody who runs a small tech company (less than 3 years old, fewer than 10 staff)? Get them to sign up for Microsoft BizSpark and politely ask them for one of their 10 free Windows 7 Ultimate licenses.
posted by b.an.dekker at 10:22 AM on October 22, 2009
Response by poster: Thanks everyone! The tip on MSDNAA let me to make some calls around campus, and I found out that I can have Windows 7 Pro for free through the school!
(I'm not even a member of any of the math/engingeering departments, it's available to all active students.)
simpleton: I do use Ubuntu and OpenOffice on my aging laptop, and do agree with you on many points. However for my home use, I default to Windows. What can I say, I was raised on Windows and it's where I feel most comfortable, heheh.
posted by smitt at 11:32 AM on October 22, 2009
(I'm not even a member of any of the math/engingeering departments, it's available to all active students.)
simpleton: I do use Ubuntu and OpenOffice on my aging laptop, and do agree with you on many points. However for my home use, I default to Windows. What can I say, I was raised on Windows and it's where I feel most comfortable, heheh.
posted by smitt at 11:32 AM on October 22, 2009
Best answer: If you're interested in other Windows operating systems (2003, 2008, 2008R2) you can get them for free here: https://www.dreamspark.com/default.aspx
posted by blue_beetle at 12:37 PM on October 22, 2009
posted by blue_beetle at 12:37 PM on October 22, 2009
Response by poster: DreamSpark is very cool too, and worked for me here in Canada. Thanks!
posted by smitt at 1:35 PM on October 22, 2009
posted by smitt at 1:35 PM on October 22, 2009
One more, for students you can get Windows 7 Upgrade for $39.99 via the "Ultimate Steal" program. (click additional products)
http://www.microsoft.com/student/discounts/theultimatesteal-ca/default.aspx
posted by blue_beetle at 2:41 PM on October 22, 2009
http://www.microsoft.com/student/discounts/theultimatesteal-ca/default.aspx
posted by blue_beetle at 2:41 PM on October 22, 2009
Response by poster: So, AskMe wants a followup...
I got Windows 7 Pro for free through my school's MSDN-AA.
However, I also received a copy of Windows 7 Ultimate for $10+tax through Microsoft ExpertZone and suggested above. :D
Thanks for the help, folks.
posted by smitt at 1:09 PM on November 21, 2009
I got Windows 7 Pro for free through my school's MSDN-AA.
However, I also received a copy of Windows 7 Ultimate for $10+tax through Microsoft ExpertZone and suggested above. :D
Thanks for the help, folks.
posted by smitt at 1:09 PM on November 21, 2009
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posted by urbanlenny at 8:12 AM on October 22, 2009