RDMustang1 said:inphoenix said:So if want to install legit Windows on another machine, give this a look.

You do realize that if you aren't a student then this is just as illegal as downloading a pirated copy off of bittorrent, right?

You also realize that their TOS are that you must stop using the license and purchase a full license once you graduate.

Great deal but I get annoyed at the people who always talk about how immoral pirating is but yet will try to claim this is a loophole when in reality it's just as illegal.

I don't think they were weighing in on morality or legality, nor am I; I think they just meant if you want to install a copy of Windows that won't be disabled or crippled by copy protection.

I'm a little slow - some might say I'm "special" - but I couldn't get them to give me the software.
I was trying to be honest and I chose "non-profit" (which is true). this is what they sent me:
email said:We appreciate your recent Microsoft DreamSpark order. We show your current DreamSpark order was not submitted with academic proof. If you have already academically verified with Journey on a previous product order other than DreamSpark, your order will be released for processing within 24 business hours.
If you are new to JourneyEd you will need to take a moment to submit student verification so that we can complete your order. Only students quality to obtain this product. Sorry, no faculty/staff or non-academic orders or international orders please.
For fastest processing, students may upload your academic document by visiting http://www.JourneyEd.com/upload/, or email it to dsproof@JourneyEd.com, or you may fax your documents to (972) 481-2150.
PLEASE REFERENCE YOUR ORDER NUMBER ON YOUR DOCUMENT.
Students just send ONE of the following documents. All documents must show person's name, school name and be for a current session:
CURRENT DATED STUDENT ID
CURRENT CLASS SCHEDULE
CURRENT TUTIION RECEIPT
K-12 STUDENT REPORT CARD
Unfortunately verification needs to be provided within 7 days or orders may be cancelled if we have not received your student academic verification.
Once your academic proof has been posted to your account you will receive an email confirming the order has been completed. A seperate email will be sent with the download instructions and key code.
You can check the status of your order anytime by going to http://www.JourneyEd.com/orderstatus.asp.
Should you have any questions regarding your order, please reply to this email or call Customer Service toll-free at (800) 874-9001 M-F, 7:30AM-7:00PM CST. .

I'm ready to lie now. Has this worked for any other liars?

Sweet. I was hoping they would put Server 2008 on there. My school wasn't on the list, so I'm awaiting confirmation. Thanks for the update OP!

orangespot said:I'm ready to lie now. Has this worked for any other liars?yesidonoitall said:Where do I go to buy a Univ Id?


EDIT
Just got an eMail, he wanted $40
I wittled it down to $20What the heck is wrong with you people?! If you don't qualify for the deal, move on! This the the epitome of RDMustang1's post - if you're going to cheat to get in on the deal you might as well steal/pirate/etc a copy.

Kudos to the DreamSpark verification system in place. I just hope they can keep out the liars and cheaters so that those that actually qualify can participate in the offer.

Green for you OP. Cant say the same for those that cheat the system just to get what s/he wants.

user0001 said:orangespot said:I'm ready to lie now. Has this worked for any other liars?yesidonoitall said:Where do I go to buy a Univ Id?


EDIT
Just got an eMail, he wanted $40
I wittled it down to $20What the heck is wrong with you people?! If you don't qualify for the deal, move on! This the the epitome of RDMustang1's post - if you're going to cheat to get in on the deal you might as well steal/pirate/etc a copy.

Kudos to the DreamSpark verification system in place. I just hope they can keep out the liars and cheaters so that those that actually qualify can participate in the offer.

Green for you OP. Cant say the same for those that cheat the system just to get what s/he wants.

Whats the diff who get's the offer.
Me or the real student.

yesidonoitall said:
Whats the diff who get's the offer.
Me or the real student.

True that...
Some people are more liberal at taking advantage of these deals than they should be.

I believe the licensing of the product also prohibits you from hosting a commercial web site to the public. It really can only be used for learning purposes.

riznick said:yesidonoitall said:
Whats the diff who get's the offer.
Me or the real student.

True that...
Some people are more liberal at taking advantage of these deals than they should be.

I believe the licensing of the product also prohibits you from hosting a commercial web site to the public. It really can only be used for learning purposes.

I'll probably never have time to use it. I have server 2003 and visual basic 2003 and have never used either. I want to learn but never have time. In the off chance that I get time, it would be cool to have the latest.
My community's non-profit could really benefit from a well designed website. After I learn to use it, I may go ahead and buy it but it would be nice to have it.

So I guess Harvard isn't a credited institution? Heck even Bill Gates went to Harvard.

Odd, STFU isn't on the list.

Wonder how long it'll take for these to show up on BT.

repost, check around in free stuff