Are you a student at FW university? Trying to learn deal hunting? Here is a deal for you...
Microsoft has updated their "DreamSpark" offerings. If you don't know, DreamSpark is Microsoft's area for giving free software to students. Previously, DreamSpark offered Windows Server 2003 for free. However, they have recently updated that to offer Windows Server 2008.
Server 2008 is slightly newer than Vista and would be acceptable as a server (obviously) or as a lighter weight gaming/ desktop platform than Vista. By default, a lot of the bloat that was in Vista is disabled by default in Server 2008. However, if you want, Server 2008 can basically be transformed into full featured Vista. So if want to install legit Windows on another machine, give this a look.
All you have to do is confirm you're a student, DreamSpark also offers other free software like Visual Studio 2008 Professional and SQL Server 2008.
Visual Studio 2008 Professional Edition Visual Studio 2005 Professional Edition Expression Studio 2 (includes Web, Blend, Media and Design) SQL Server 2008 Developer Edition Windows Server 2008 Standard Edition Edit by Moderator: Thank you for participating in the forums. However, this topic has been covered in a recent post Here.
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wasben
Senior Member
posted: Oct. 5, 2008 @ 6:59p
WTF .... the link took me to http://www.theedge.com/ which looks like a dead end for lost links.
KarateB0b
Broke Member
posted: Oct. 5, 2008 @ 7:01p
try putting https://downloads.channel8.msdn.com/Products.aspx in your browser
Yes, there is an issue with linking. I took the link down. Copy paste will work for now. I have asked mods to look into linking. Oh yeah, thanks wasben for Red just because you could not figure out a link issue.
FrugalFreak said:is .edu required for registering?
FYI
What do I need in order to access, download, and use the Microsoft software I get on DreamSpark? Only what you probably already have:
* A PC with a Windows OS * An Internet connection (broadband suggested) * An Internet browser * A Windows Live ID account
Your student ID credentials (e.g. username and password) provided by your school or organization that can verify that you are a student—in most cases this is your college/university or a commercial student identity provider.
rbcathey
Broke Member
posted: Oct. 5, 2008 @ 7:41p
Fatwallet University isn't on the list. Can anyone provide pointers on how to get through the verification?
Racerbob
Senior Member
posted: Oct. 5, 2008 @ 7:47p
rbcathey said:Fatwallet University isn't on the list. Can anyone provide pointers on how to get through the verification?
Dittos.
Yankees
Senior Member - 3K
posted: Oct. 5, 2008 @ 7:49p
awesome deal op!
to the other posters, I think the op didn't mean FW university literally. you have to be a real student at an accredited educational institution
If you school is not in the list, you can verify your student status through JourneyEd. You will need to send in a digital copy of your schedule or student id.
myAmex said:If you school is not in the list, you can verify your student status through JourneyEd. You will need to send in a digital copy of your schedule or student id.
Now that's a real student at FW Univ. You, sir are awarded honorary doctorate.
yukycg
Happy Member
posted: Oct. 5, 2008 @ 8:45p
can you get the 64bit(download manager is downloading the x86 version)? Or can I just download the trial version from the MS website and use the key that I got from the dreamspark?
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