Retail Copy of Windows 7 available to students?

DeaconFrost said:
Vista RTM hasn't been available to Microsoft's own internal developers for 180 days. After you turn in your [H]ardness Supreme badge, you should really take a moment to check out the differences between RC and RTM.
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Quoting for delicious, delicious irony.
 
Wow, massive reading failure on my part. That's what happens when the office coffee machine takes a dump.
 
Got Windows 7 x86 and x64 on my MSDNAA account. Now all that needs to come now is Server 2008 R2. :D
 
I'm copying mine over to my 8GB USB key. I love installing from key, its so sick fast, and so easy. I can't wait for MS to start distribution via USB Key.
 
Thuleman said:
So yeah, the LOL is on you my friend. ;)
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Oh my!

My bad for assuming that all the education targetted volume licensing arrangements fell under the general umbrella of 'MSDNAA'. Makes little difference to the technicalities of what I've said, however. It's all still 'restricted usage' stuff provided via volume licensing, and not actually a standalone 'retail license'.

I'll be careful in future to tailor my comments to reflect the point of detail you've indicated, but it won't need to impact the general sense of them.

:D
 
ComputerBox34 said:
No kidding...there's probably $50k worth of MS software available here and it's all for freeeeeeeee
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Actually, it's available at the cost of tuition :p

I got my copy as well from MSDNAA and three additional keys for fun :D I am also waiting for 2008 R2 to be posted. Sadly, my MSDNAA admin has no idea when that will be D:
 
ComputerBox34 said:
Question - In the list of programs available to me, I probably have $50k worth of MS software available...all for free. According to the EULA I have to agree to before downloading any of it, I can use it as long as it's for an educational purpose or "personal business" but not for commercial.

My question is...why?

Educated guess - Because MS figures the kids who use it will get accustomed to it and then put recommendations in to their future employers to buy the software? That's the only logical thing I can think of.
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Business users are much easier to audit then a home user, since business should be on the proper software license. You can use it for business, but it's a big gamble if you get on Redmond's radar, and MS business lawyers aren't puppies..
 
_tar said:
Actually, it's available at the cost of tuition :p

I got my copy as well from MSDNAA and three additional keys for fun :D I am also waiting for 2008 R2 to be posted. Sadly, my MSDNAA admin has no idea when that will be D:
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How did you get the three additional keys?
 
aZn_plyR said:
How did you get the three additional keys?
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You can contact the MSDNAA admin for additional keys or you can check out the same software but in a different architecture format and use that key. I checked out the x86 and x64 version of windows 7, which came with separate keys. I install x64 version on my laptop and desktop but used the x86 key on the desktop.
 
_tar said:
Actually, it's available at the cost of tuition :p

I got my copy as well from MSDNAA and three additional keys for fun :D I am also waiting for 2008 R2 to be posted. Sadly, my MSDNAA admin has no idea when that will be D:
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Not when you have a free ride through college...
 
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