Windows 7 Pro $19 for students

[chaser1]

You can dl both and another 100 software also.

great...thanks for the info.......

 

[netomx]

Nop, I just payed $18 USD, but I was saying that it was cheaper than normal US accounts (it is 1 dollar cheaper haha)

ACM seems interesting =0 i was looking their digital library and seems nice =0

 

[HaWk16]

Stupid question
So im guessing then if you get a key for the RTM version, its like an actual valid retail key right? Like lets say if I were to wait until October and get an actual retail version, this key and all the updates on this copy will be the exact same as a retail one?

 

[masterB]

Welcome to the forums HaWk16!

RTM = Retail

You'll have Windows 7 legal before goes to sale!

 

[netomx]

Fresh!

Update:

You opted in on August 18, 2009.

You will receive email confirmation of your Developer AA account over the next 24 hours. The email confirmation will provide you with the URL to the ACM/Developer AA Product Search Page.
When you have selected the software you desire, you will be taken to a "Product Details" screen where you can download the software.
If you've changed your mind, and would rather we did not create a login account for you, please "opt out" below.

YEAH! Payment cleared in less than 30 minutes!!

Also read this:

The Developer AA Program includes some of the following software packages:
Windows Vista
Windows XP Professional
Windows Server 2008
Visual Studio 2008 Professional
Visio Professional2007
Office Project Professional 2007
Access 2007
Visual Studio 2005 Team System SQL Server 2005
Expression Studio
Sharepoint Designer 2007
Virtual PC 2007
Virtual PC for Mac 7.0.2
Visual C# 2005 Express Edition
Visual C++ 2005 Express Edition
And much, much more!

 

[chaser1]

I just received my notification of opting in as well.
Now for the unbearable wait for the e-mail to download......

 

[masterB]

Fresh!

Update:

You opted in on August 18, 2009.

You will receive email confirmation of your Developer AA account over the next 24 hours. The email confirmation will provide you with the URL to the ACM/Developer AA Product Search Page.
When you have selected the software you desire, you will be taken to a "Product Details" screen where you can download the software.
If you've changed your mind, and would rather we did not create a login account for you, please "opt out" below.

YEAH! Payment cleared in less than 30 minutes!!

Also read this:

The Developer AA Program includes some of the following software packages:
Windows Vista
Windows XP Professional
Windows Server 2008
Visual Studio 2008 Professional
Visio Professional2007
Office Project Professional 2007
Access 2007
Visual Studio 2005 Team System SQL Server 2005
Expression Studio
Sharepoint Designer 2007
Virtual PC 2007
Virtual PC for Mac 7.0.2
Visual C# 2005 Express Edition
Visual C++ 2005 Express Edition
And much, much more!

The whole list is here:
http://msdn01.e-academy.com/elms/Storefront/Storefront.aspx?campus=ACM&np1=112

 

[chaser1]

The whole list is here:
http://msdn01.e-academy.com/elms/Storefront/Storefront.aspx?campus=ACM&np1=112

We all owe you a bier or two....
many thanks........

 

[burtie]

I am really thinking about getting this and cancelling my order on Amazon

 

[ben07]

Wow, just found this thread, thanks masterB for posting this....., one quick question..after paying the fees, do I need to wait like 24 hrs to sign up the web a/c or can I immediately sign up the web a/c?

Oh, one more thing, I paid the fees and almost on the instant I got the email sales receipt with my client/order numbers, but on the bottom "Payment Information - Approved: Approval Pending", how do I tell/check if the payment has gone ok?

Thanks.

 

[Antman]

My students are reporting that it takes a full 24 hours +. This indicates batch payment processing at ACM.org

 

[polycue]

Regarding the licensing of the available software I found the following:
http://msdn01.e-academy.com/elms/StorefrontSupport/MsdnaaFaq.aspx?campus=ACM&np1=17&np2=25#6
Q: Does the license (or "key") permanently unlock the software?
A: No - the key allows you to install the software once. If you need to re-install the software, you will need to contact the PA (Program Administrator) at your school. Your PA's contact email information can be found in the support page. To view this information, please click on the Support button above.

 

[Ben1]

Regarding the licensing of the available software I found the following:
Welcome ACM Student Members to MSDN AA
Q: Does the license (or "key") permanently unlock the software?
A: No - the key allows you to install the software once. If you need to re-install the software, you will need to contact the PA (Program Administrator) at your school. Your PA's contact email information can be found in the support page. To view this information, please click on the Support button above.

So whats the advice? Dont get this? Unless you are a student,

 

[ben07]

My students are reporting that it takes a full 24 hours +. This indicates batch payment processing at ACM.org

Thanks!

 

[gondc]

Can you tell me if the download of 7 is available in several languages or just in english?

Thanks in advance

 

[spliff]

So whats the advice? Dont get this? Unless you are a student,

Couldn't you make an image of the activated software and just revert back to that if you have a problem?

 

[polycue]

Can you tell me if the download of 7 is available in several languages or just in english?

Thanks in advance

The following are available downloads
Windows 7 Language Pack (x64) - DVD (Multilanguage) Windows
Windows 7 Language Pack (x86) - DVD (Multilanguage) Windows

 

[Ben1]

Couldn't you make an image of the activated software and just revert back to that if you have a problem?

I dont think so because it all depends on the key, which according to that post above mine can only be used once.

 

[ben07]

Regarding the licensing of the available software I found the following:
Welcome ACM Student Members to MSDN AA
Q: Does the license (or "key") permanently unlock the software?
A: No - the key allows you to install the software once. If you need to re-install the software, you will need to contact the PA (Program Administrator) at your school. Your PA's contact email information can be found in the support page. To view this information, please click on the Support button above.

This is if you get it directly from MSDN if I'm not mistaken, but I know for sure 100% that if your keys/keys are genuine, MS will do whatever (even bend for you) to get your OS running. I have many friends who would simply call up MS via the simple 800 numbers and get new keys for whatever reasons (too many format/re-installation, change of hardwares..etc) and 100% of the time, they were all given new keys instantly over the phone if MS can validates your genuine key/keys and I'm sure keys from ACM/MSDN are all genuine.

I paid the $19 just for convenience sake, cause eventually I will get the "Educational" copy for free, this "Educational" version has been around since W98 if I'm not mistaken and we have been using the "Educational" keys for W2000/XP and Vista, lol and there is no activation/validation craps as compare to the retail version. Soon or later "keys" for the "Educational" version of Windows 7 will be out (if not already).

 

[andych]

So whats the advice? Dont get this? Unless you are a student,

No...it means make sure when you activate it that you have it set up just the way you want it....and then as Spliff says.....make an image straight away so you can re-install if you need to.