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   Anonymous
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   This is just a repost with information from: http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=779530

   I originally had a long post, but the thread didn't get posted properly so I had to retype it. That didn't work either. This is my third attempt so I'm going to keep it short.

   You can visit the link for more information, but basically, you can get 2 Windows 7 Professional keys for only $19. License keys are unique and you don't need to renew every year. There is also a bunch of other software that is available if you join ACM.org

   Everything is legal so you shouldn't run into any problems updating windows in the future.

   Posted 2 years ago #
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   Anonymous
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   That's cool; you found some really interesting stuff! 19USD for Windows 7 is very, very cheap. But it's not 100% legal, it is if you use it for testing and development only. Also keep in mind you have to pay 19 USD every year and not once. If you quit your membership, you don't have any rights anymore to use the software.

   But remember what a member wrote, I quote it here:
   "This is a good find but how you are using the software is illegal. MSDN subscription licenses are only meant for development or testing purposes, not for regular use. If you're going to spend $19 to get software and break the EULA, you might as download Microsoft software from bittorrent and run patches to remove protection."

   However, did you tried it already, Pi314? If it works, it's a major deal! Thanks for sharing it. By the way, how can they download Windows 7 already if it's supposed to be released in October 2009? Maybe it's a RTM then?

   Posted 2 years ago #
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   Anonymous
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   They've already started releasing final codes to some universities. You have to realize that the Release Candidate has been out for several months now and most users have reported zero problems. There is no need to wait for the final packaged product.

   MSDN is meant for testing/development, but MSDNAA is meant for academic users so you aren't breaking EULA for using it as a student. I haven't used it. My university has their own MSDNAA site that can provide me with Windows 7. The thread has 20+ pages though. I'm pretty sure the people on the end were talking about it working.

   Posted 2 years ago #
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   Anonymous
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   That's fine then, it works. However for those we plan to buy a new desktop or notebook: there are some deals with big companies such as HP, Toshiba, Samsung. You can upgrade for free to Windows7. You'll receive Windows7 short after the release of Octobor the 22th.

   Posted 2 years ago #
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   Anonymous
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   I wanna do this. But im not sure if I can trust it.
   I also cant find the real link in that repost (lol)

   I mean, i dont feel like going through the hassle of re-doing it every year. Might just go grab me another copy of vista ultimate from my school.

   Posted 2 years ago #
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   Anonymous
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   Don't do offer windows7 in October? Mine does, but not at $19, anyway I'm still running windows XP honestly. Windows Vista would require too much of my system if I want to use it for heavy apps.

   Posted 2 years ago #
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   Anonymous
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   I mean, i dont feel like going through the hassle of re-doing it every year.

   Posted 2 years ago #
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   Anonymous
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   Well, i just went and got vista ultimate from my school for 15 bucks.
   Seems like thats a good deal. not takin a risk on this one.

   Posted 2 years ago #
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   Anonymous
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   It's not a risk at all. Follow the instructions and you can get a valid windows 7 professional key within 2 days. My friend just completed the process. Redflagdeals is a well known site and if the thread starter has over 2000 posts then you can be pretty sure it's a legit source. In a matter of 6 days, the thread already reached 48 pages long to just give you a idea of how hot it is.

   I'm actually surprised your school charged you $15 for vista ultimate. Most schools opt in for MSDNAA anyways so you should have been able to get the software for free.

   Posted 2 years ago #
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    Anonymous
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    dont know many schools that give software like that for free.

    Considering I could just as easily sell them for 50 bucks on ebay and turn a huge profit (I still could) lol

    Posted 2 years ago #
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    Anonymous
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    @sushrukh
    You said you weren't a student anymore, so you can't order the '$19-version' anymore.

    @vanquished
    Buy ten and you will have some extra cash, sell hundreds and you will be arrested! :P

    Posted 2 years ago #
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    Anonymous
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    They should have done another powertogether campaign so we can get some free copies :) Did anyone do the vista one?

    Posted 2 years ago #
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    Anonymous
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    Dear Students,

    Please note that Windows 7 Final Relase has been taken out of the ACM package provided by Microsoft's Developer Academic Alliance. The Windows Beta version remains. There was such an influx of non-computing students joining ACM just to get the software that we had to take it out of our package. I encourage you to check out ACM Student Membership "real."

    http://www.acm.org/membership/panel?pageIndex=2

    Lillian Israel
    ACM Membership Director

    Posted 2 years ago #
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    Anonymous
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    Pwnd

    Posted 2 years ago #
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    Anonymous
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    ACM Membership Director said:
    Dear Students,

    Please note that Windows 7 Final Relase has been taken out of the ACM package provided by Microsoft's Developer Academic Alliance. The Windows Beta version remains. There was such an influx of non-computing students joining ACM just to get the software that we had to take it out of our package. I encourage you to check out ACM Student Membership "real."

    http://www.acm.org/membership/panel?pageIndex=2

    Lillian Israel
    ACM Membership Director

    For shame. Let us know if you want to do any free giveaway contests at CollegeTimes! :mrgreen:

    Posted 2 years ago #
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    Anonymous
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    Dear Students,

    A revision to my previous post, Microsoft has pulled ALL Windows 7 software - Final and Beta -- from our Developer AA offering for ACM Student Members.

    Posted 2 years ago #
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    Anonymous
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    Dear Students [once again],

    I wanted to let you know a bit more of the Windows 7 story:

    Because of the recent concerns that non-technical students were taking advantage of the ACM’s MSDN AA memberships, Microsoft has decided to discontinue the availability of all Windows 7 products through this particular subscription. I have been in contact with Microsoft on almost a daily basis and I know it was a hard debate and decision for them to make given the fact that many true computer students are ACM members who would like to take advantage of this offer.

    However, I have two concrete recommendations for you …

    First, if you are a technical student … go to the MSDN AA web site and see if your school or department is an MSDN AA member.

    · If they are, contact your department directly to get access.

    · If they are not, ask a faculty member in your department to get a subscription here.

    Because schools have a more stringent verification process in place, Windows 7 is still being made available through STEM departments.

    Second, if you are a general student … I have been assured by Microsoft that they are looking at ways to get Windows 7 to you at a very affordable price. My advice is to stayed tuned.

    While this may be a bit of a near–term disappointment for you (it is for us), you can be assured that as an organizations, we will continue to look at ways in which we can provide you value to your membership and the we will explore options with Microsoft on an ongoing basis.

    You might want to check out ACM Student Membership - it truly is a GREAT Bargain!

    http://www.acm.org/membership/panel?pageIndex=2

    Lillian Israel
    ACM Membership Director

    Posted 2 years ago #
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    Anonymous
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    So Microsoft is now offering a Windows 7 Home Premium upgrade for students with a valid .edu address for only $30. Thats a pretty good deal imo :)

    Posted 2 years ago #
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    Anonymous
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    @ACM... I'll take that as a no lol.

    xsonixs said:
    So Microsoft is now offering a Windows 7 Home Premium upgrade for students with a valid .edu address for only $30. Thats a pretty good deal imo :)

    So I've heard but I think you must upgrade from 64 bit only or something?

    Also they are giving out free upgrade coupons with a lot of laptops right now that are shipping with Vista it seems...

    Posted 2 years ago #
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    Anonymous
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    Hey Everyone, I am a college intern in the Microsoft Marketing department and wanted to clarify a few things for you. First off, ACM and IEEE will no longer be offering Window's 7 through their MSDN AA membership. There was too much abuse from non-technical students taking advantage of the offer. That being said, Microsoft has made it very easy for students to get Windows 7 today at a deeply discounted price (just $29.99).

    For students who are not enrolled in a technical program on campus or without access to MSDN AA head over to [url=http://www.win741.com/]http://www.win741.com/[/url] and click on the Buy box. You can access the Professional Upgrade by clicking the link next to "Need to join your school's network domain" at the bottom of the page with the big Windows 7 Home Premium boxshot. (this is the place where you select between the 32-bit and 64-bit version)

    For those of you who are enrolled in a technical program on campus, check with your campus administrator to see if your college or university is an MSDN AA subscriber (most are). With access to MSDNAA you can download Windows 7 along with a lot of other great Microsoft software for free.

    If you are still debating if Windows 7 is right for you, check out this great post on the value of Windows 7 for students: [url=http://www.crn.com/software/220001070]http://www.crn.com/software/220001070[/url]

    Let me know if you have any questions or need further clarification.

    -Aseem

    Posted 2 years ago #
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    Anonymous
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    I'm testing out 7 right now...its pretty legit! I told myself that if this OS sucked too, I'd switch to apple...but now I might actually stay :D

    Posted 2 years ago #

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