What Is Academic Edition Software?
Several popular software companies release "academic edition" versions of their software. This allows people in educational environments to study using their software, without paying full retail price.
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Background
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Students, teachers and educational institutions often need to use the same commercial software used in corporate organizations for study purposes.
Large software companies, including Microsoft, provide academic edition software at a significantly lower price, with specific restrictions on how it is used.
Restrictions
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Academic edition software is never intended to be used in a commercial environment.
Each software company has clear guidelines as to who is allowed to buy academic software. You are commonly required to prove you're student or other relevant academic status to obtain or activate the cheaper software.
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Alternatives
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If you do not qualify for academic edition software, some software is available in "home" or "light" editions as an alternative to buying the full retail version.
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