dont know if u know about this or not yet i'll be getting a copy if its true. =) [COLOR=#009600 ! important][COLOR=#009600 ! important]Microsoft[/COLOR][/COLOR] has taken the wraps off an amazing offer for UK and US students today. Students in the UK and US with a valid email address (an email address given by the college or university, e.g. name@leeds.ac.uk) will be able to purchase Windows 7 Home Premium or Windows 7 Professional (upgrade versions) for £30 and $30 respectively. The offer will run until 3 January 2010 when the prices will revert to normal. Microsoft confirmed the offer in an email to Neowin, "students will benefit from many of Windows 7's unique functions and applications which make PC's easier, simpler and more fun to use. For those students who have the latest laptops with touch screen [COLOR=#009600 ! important][COLOR=#009600 ! important]technology[/COLOR][/COLOR] , Windows 7 comes with enhanced capabilities for an enriched touch experience, allowing a more direct and natural way to work – it's also perfect for netbooks. Other features include remote media streaming, improved gaming experience, enhanced security and integration of [COLOR=#009600 ! important][COLOR=#009600 ! important]Windows [COLOR=#009600 ! important]Media[/COLOR][/COLOR][/COLOR] Centre for more central and convenient management of music, movies and photos." To take part in this offer please see more information at the Windows UK Student Offer site or the Windows US Student Offer site. Update: Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Korea and Mexico will also have similar offers but exact pricing varies by market. Details will follow. http://www.neowin.net/news/main/09/09/17/microsoft-uk-students-to-get-windows-7-for-30
so now they expand the market, good. the US deal was posted several days ago (it should be tax free -_______-'')
if you are a full time student and takes courses in the computer science sector, you should be able to log into MSDN Academic Alliance and you should be able to download all the genuine software free of charge; this is available to Canada-wide;
