chickric Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 (edited) Anyone with children in school and students, can get very cheap Microsoft software from this site http://www.software4students.co.uk/. I have just got Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2010 for £40 (inc delivery) instead of over £300 on Amazon. Delivery took slightly longer than estimated but that's not surprising given the time of year and weather. I was a bit dubious at first but after some research found it is authorised by Microsoft and entirely legit You have to register the student but all that comprises of is their name and which school they are at. There are some massive savings available and well worth a look. Edited December 14, 2010 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Yep all legit I bought this when I was a uni student as I got myself a new laptop to study on. I think it's actually called 'student edition' or something like that, but it's exactly the same version, just much cheaper! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 I've also used this - it's invaluable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Does it apply to mature students, I need all the help i can get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickric Posted December 14, 2010 Author Share Posted December 14, 2010 Does it apply to mature students, I need all the help i can get. This is off their F.A.Q's Who can buy software at Software4Students? Primary and Secondary students: All currently registered students of primary and second level schools in the UK University and college students: All currently registered students of universities and colleges in the UK Parents, grandparents and guardians: If you are a parent or guardian or have a grandson or granddaughter for whom you would like to license the software, then you can purchase the software. The main requirement to purchase is that the end user licensee must be a student or be a faculty member in one of our listed educational institutions. Teachers: Teachers employed by an accredited primary or secondary school, or a public or private university or college Hope that helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 I guess that means that the parent purchasing it for a child needs to register the product in the child's name? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 I could buy on SS behalf as distance learning isn't covered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sari Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Or you could even use OpenOffice Freeware....it's free! That's what we use, as we run Linux....means no more money for Micro$oft! No viruses. no problems...its brilliant, and its compatible with the school's VLE... just a suggestion, if you are looking for something specific Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Does it apply to mature students, I need all the help i can get. I was a mature student when I bought it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickric Posted December 14, 2010 Author Share Posted December 14, 2010 Or you could even use OpenOffice Freeware....it's free! That's what we use, as we run Linux....means no more money for Micro$oft! No viruses. no problems...its brilliant, and its compatible with the school's VLE...just a suggestion, if you are looking for something specific I had been using OpenOffice quite happily, but DD was having problems using her files at school and was used to the layout of Microsoft Office, so I thought at that price it was worth it to not keep having to go and sort her out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Bargain! I got Office '10 for £9 Was all legal + through Dads work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 I'm going to download Office too - the new PC at home (given by a friend) has XP Pro and Open Office on it - the latter is driving me barmy and I use the lappy which has MS Office on it, but isn't much cop otherwise as it's a retired work one. Quick question as I haven't read the site properly yet - can you buy CDs or is it just downloads? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickric Posted December 14, 2010 Author Share Posted December 14, 2010 I'm going to download Office too - the new PC at home (given by a friend) has XP Pro and Open Office on it - the latter is driving me barmy and I use the lappy which has MS Office on it, but isn't much cop otherwise as it's a retired work one. Quick question as I haven't read the site properly yet - can you buy CDs or is it just downloads? You can buy CD's as well as downloads, that's what I did Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docsquid Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 With the limited student licences you have to check the small print. You are allowed to use it while you are still a student but must buy a full version when you cease to be a student. You also need to ensure that you don't use that copy of the software for anything other than personal use or studying: if you want to use it to write a letter for your job, or for a business, then you must buy a full commercial version of the software. They DO check and the fines for violating student licences are very large. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 They DO check and the fines for violating student licences are very large. How would they check? Come round to your house and inspect your computer? (im quite intrigued, how do they find out?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 Did anyone else read this as "cheap microwave software" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 I don't think Microsoft have ever checked my software... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docsquid Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 They DO check and the fines for violating student licences are very large. How would they check? Come round to your house and inspect your computer? (im quite intrigued, how do they find out?) All documents created with Microsoft (or any other) software carry "meta" tags that explain when and where it was created, by whom (the registered user of the computer) and using which version of the software. So, if you electronically send these documents anywhere, or post them on the web, they can be checked. Working at the University as I did, we have had students fined for using student versions of software for business or other purposes (for example, using student licenced software to do work for their PCT or Health Authority, or allowing their spouse to use the software at home for his/her business). Trust me, it isn't worth it. If you are genuinely a student, then fine. If not, get a full licensed version or learn to use Open Ofice - it is really simple, in many ways much better, and there should be no compatability problems if you save the files as Office 2003 or earlier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 Currently, Rosie is having to do her homework on our very unreliable (ex-work) laptop (which has Office) as the new (to us) PC only has Open Office which doesn't allow her to use a lot of functions, it also isn't compatible with a lot of features if you just open an MS Office doc with it in order to print. This will solve a lot of problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sari Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 There is also StarOffice...whcih some people prefer. I know getting used to OpenOffice can be a chore, but I find it actually has saved me some compatibility problems, with some of the older versions of Windows.... Believe me they do check....a school I did some cover at a couple of years ago, was in the process of being fined for using too many PC's on their licence...I think they were covered for 35, and had put it on a lot more....they won't let you get away with anything....we use Linux and it's so smooth and fast, amazing.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 They DO check and the fines for violating student licences are very large. How would they check? Come round to your house and inspect your computer? (im quite intrigued, how do they find out?) All documents created with Microsoft (or any other) software carry "meta" tags that explain when and where it was created, by whom (the registered user of the computer) and using which version of the software. So, if you electronically send these documents anywhere, or post them on the web, they can be checked. Working at the University as I did, we have had students fined for using student versions of software for business or other purposes (for example, using student licenced software to do work for their PCT or Health Authority, or allowing their spouse to use the software at home for his/her business). Trust me, it isn't worth it. If you are genuinely a student, then fine. If not, get a full licensed version or learn to use Open Ofice - it is really simple, in many ways much better, and there should be no compatability problems if you save the files as Office 2003 or earlier. Ahh, makes sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 I have ordered Office 2007 for Rosie to use at home. The home PC is in my name, but should I register the software in Rosie's name when I load it? I am guessing that's the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 I have ordered Office 2007 for Rosie to use at home. The home PC is in my name, but should I register the software in Rosie's name when I load it? I am guessing that's the case. You should. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
