If you're a student (or not) with a working .edu email address and don't have a bias against using Microsoft products, then Windows 7 can be yours for $30. They're offering upgrade versions of both Home Premium and Professional for that price. In order to see Professional, you'll have to: Enter in your .edu email address, click the link in the confirmation email, and finally click on where it says "Need to join your school's network domain?".
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#1
grumpydog - Posted 1:20 pm PDT 09/17/09 (1323 Posts)
I wonder if you could start up your own non-accredited university for purposes like these
#2
energyx - Posted 1:23 pm PDT 09/17/09 (90 Posts)
I would think this requirement would prevent you from legally doing that #1.
"You are enrolled in coursework, current proof or enrollment may be required in the United States."
"You are enrolled in coursework, current proof or enrollment may be required in the United States."
#3
goldenboyfx - Posted 1:30 pm PDT 09/17/09 (1077 Posts)
Every time Bill gates tries to have sex with someone they always tell him: 'Now I know why you named it Microsoft!'
#4
Plopfish - Posted 1:32 pm PDT 09/17/09 (128 Posts)
Heads up, at least at my school, there was a share drive that any student could get on and DL various (most) MS products and install without hassle on anything.
#5
nikko - Posted 1:34 pm PDT 09/17/09 (582 Posts)
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| I wonder if you could start up your own non-accredited university for purposes like these |
Your biggest issue will be securing a .edu domain, which appears to be prerequisite to qualify.
#6
bc5434 - Posted 1:36 pm PDT 09/17/09 (56 Posts)
that sounds like MSDN subscriber download
#7
bellemead - Posted 1:42 pm PDT 09/17/09 (397 Posts)
I think there is a restriction on getting .edu and .gov domains. You can get .com, .net and .org without problem if the name is not already registered, but I've never seen .edu and .gov available.
#8
dealjunko - Posted 1:47 pm PDT 09/17/09 (97 Posts)
Is this upgrade only? Can I upgrade my OEM Vista Ultimate?
#9
hgernhardtjr - Posted 2:10 pm PDT 09/17/09 (13 Posts)
Nice ... many of our students took advantage of the "Ultimate Steal Deal" on Office 2007 ULTIMATE (which appears to still be good) for $60. Processed and delivered the same way, although for $10 extra you got a backup CD in about two weeks. I suspect some will appreciate this Windows 7 offer, also! Great find, Ben!
#10
carguydc - Posted 2:28 pm PDT 09/17/09 (551 Posts)
So you cant do a clean install with this version I assume?
#11
ironbadge - Posted 2:33 pm PDT 09/17/09 (1044 Posts)
#1, don't. Get the retail version. Cheaper.
I already applied. Waiting for the instruction email. $30 for an official release IS a good deal, like #9 mentioned about the Office Ultimate version for students a while ago.
#12
asianx13oy - Posted 2:40 pm PDT 09/17/09 (317 Posts)
this is a good deal
#13
JardiNero - Posted 2:40 pm PDT 09/17/09 (137 Posts)
#14
MisterE - Posted 3:20 pm PDT 09/17/09 (493 Posts)
Are there any cheap Windows 7 Upgrade deals still available for non-Educational users?
#15
thadjudkins - Posted 3:27 pm PDT 09/17/09 (18 Posts)
I don't know the details of this upgrade. I just got a netbook with Win XP on it. Can I:
1- upgrade (I know that it'll take a full re-install) from XP or does this only allow you to upgrade if you're running Vista
2- even do an upgrade with the stuff that Asus provides? I've got the CD key for Win XP, but it doesn't ship with retail style windows discs.
Anyone know?
1- upgrade (I know that it'll take a full re-install) from XP or does this only allow you to upgrade if you're running Vista
2- even do an upgrade with the stuff that Asus provides? I've got the CD key for Win XP, but it doesn't ship with retail style windows discs.
Anyone know?
#16
Weckta - Posted 3:31 pm PDT 09/17/09 (126 Posts)
does this give you the option to boot to vista still, or no?
#17
jasonting11 - Posted 3:36 pm PDT 09/17/09 (17 Posts)
good one.. will get it
#18
gutterba11 - Posted 4:30 pm PDT 09/17/09 (172 Posts)
Hmm... Sounds like a full version, not just an upgrade?
"Note: If you're not upgrading from Windows Vista Home Premium, you may need to perform a custom installation"
And then when you look at the help link, it says to select Custom Installation "if your computer does not have an operating system, or if you want to set up a multiboot system on your computer"
"Note: If you're not upgrading from Windows Vista Home Premium, you may need to perform a custom installation"
And then when you look at the help link, it says to select Custom Installation "if your computer does not have an operating system, or if you want to set up a multiboot system on your computer"
#19
Usagi7 - Posted 4:34 pm PDT 09/17/09 (121 Posts)
Thanks. $30 for Professional 64 bit seems like a pretty sweet deal.
#20
gutterba11 - Posted 4:38 pm PDT 09/17/09 (172 Posts)
NOT Professional. It's Home Premium.
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