Educational versions of software at DVinfo.net

Alex Taylor · August 27th, 2003, 09:08 PM

Does anybody know if the educational version of software such as Photoshop 7 and the new Adobe Video Collection are identical to the full-priced version? For instance, are any features missing from the educational versions?

Thanks in advance :)

Richard Lin · August 27th, 2003, 10:33 PM

hi,

The educational version is the exact same program as the commercially licensed one. The only difference is that the educational one has the educational license on it, meaning that it cannot be used for commercial purposes ie. making money off of it.

Joe Carney · August 28th, 2003, 03:39 PM

Vegas has no such restrictions. there is no educational version, only educational pricing.

Jeff Donald · August 28th, 2003, 08:09 PM

Vegas has no restrictions on the educational/commercial use of the software? If I was using Vegas professionally, I'd be very upset, if this is true.

Edward Troxel · August 29th, 2003, 07:07 AM

<<<-- Originally posted by Jeff Donald : Vegas has no restrictions on the educational/commercial use of the software? If I was using Vegas professionally, I'd be very upset, if this is true. -->>>

It is true that there are no restrictions to the use of the educational version.

Jeff Donald · August 29th, 2003, 07:15 AM

I can understand the motivation of a struggling company, like Vegas' former owners, permitting educational users to use their software for commercial gain. However, Sony has more respect for the professional and it wouldn't surprise me that they plug that loophole.

Joe Carney · August 30th, 2003, 12:51 PM

considering they still have a long ways to go for significant market share, I hope they keep that option open. I don't have any problem with giving students a break.

Hey... make friends with a student and save some money. They will get you on the upgrades just like everyone else.

August 27th, 2003, 09:08 PM	#1
Alex Taylor Major Player Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 390	Educational versions of software Does anybody know if the educational version of software such as Photoshop 7 and the new Adobe Video Collection are identical to the full-priced version? For instance, are any features missing from the educational versions? Thanks in advance :) __________________ alextaylor.org

August 27th, 2003, 10:33 PM	#2
Richard Lin New Boot Join Date: May 2003 Location: beverly hills Posts: 8	. hi, The educational version is the exact same program as the commercially licensed one. The only difference is that the educational one has the educational license on it, meaning that it cannot be used for commercial purposes ie. making money off of it. __________________ he who laughs the last...thinks the slowest.

August 28th, 2003, 08:09 PM	#4
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	Vegas has no restrictions on the educational/commercial use of the software? If I was using Vegas professionally, I'd be very upset, if this is true. __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

August 29th, 2003, 07:15 AM	#6
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	I can understand the motivation of a struggling company, like Vegas' former owners, permitting educational users to use their software for commercial gain. However, Sony has more respect for the professional and it wouldn't surprise me that they plug that loophole. __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

August 28th, 2003, 03:39 PM	#3
Joe Carney Inner Circle Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Centreville Va Posts: 1,828	Vegas has no such restrictions. there is no educational version, only educational pricing.

August 29th, 2003, 07:07 AM	#5
Edward Troxel Sponsor: JET DV Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 7,953	<<<-- Originally posted by Jeff Donald : Vegas has no restrictions on the educational/commercial use of the software? If I was using Vegas professionally, I'd be very upset, if this is true. -->>> It is true that there are no restrictions to the use of the educational version.

August 30th, 2003, 12:51 PM	#7
Joe Carney Inner Circle Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Centreville Va Posts: 1,828	considering they still have a long ways to go for significant market share, I hope they keep that option open. I don't have any problem with giving students a break. Hey... make friends with a student and save some money. They will get you on the upgrades just like everyone else.