2006-07-07 10:57:55 · 8 answers · asked by Sarah 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Academic versions are cheaper and usually can't be upgraded. Sometimes they include extra info that is of particular interest to students. To purchase the software, you're supposed to be a student, teacher, or some other person in academia and you're not supposed to use the software for commercial work. They usually ask for a copy of your school ID. The software and features are usually just like the regular version so it's always worth your while to buy it, if you can.
2006-07-07 10:59:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many software companies provide academic versions of their software at a price much lower than the standard version but there are certain limitations. For example, there is an academic version of the popular Microsoft Office, which is priced $100 USD less than the standard version. But, the academic version does Not let you upgrade it. I have an older edition of Microsoft Office. When the new Microsoft Office 2007 is released, I can upgrade my version to 2007 for only $150 USD. If you have an older academic version, you can't upgrade it. You have to buy a complete new version of Microsoft Office 2007 for $400 USD. In addition, the academic versions have certain features turned off. If you are considering buying an academic version of any software then be sure to read the "this software bundle includes ..." section on the box.
2006-07-07 18:09:57 · answer #2 · answered by What the...?!? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Academic versions are pretty much the exact same thing as the regular, however the government gives tax breaks on the academic versions which enables a store to sell to you for a cheaper price.
2006-07-07 18:00:35 · answer #3 · answered by superhomer1221 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is often no difference in functionality. The major difference is usually in the licensing. Academic versions are only to be used in schools or for school. These versions may cost less. If you use them for anything else (business or personal use), you are in violation of the license agreement.
2006-07-07 18:02:30 · answer #4 · answered by tmw_9999 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most of the time, there is no difference in the software itself.
The difference lies in the license agreement. Academic versions of software are only allowed to be used by academic institutions (schools, universities) and their staff and students.
Academic software licenses are cheaper than normal licenses and are made available by software companies for two main reasons:
a. they feel it is part of their corporate social responsibility to make their software available for the benefit of education
b. they hope that when children and students get familiar with their software when young, they will continue to use (and buy!) that piece of software after they leave school.
2006-07-07 18:03:03 · answer #5 · answered by vanchan_london 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Academic versions usually have academic licenses so that you can distribute it.. like to students or departments where as regular versions are licensed for personal use and not really meant to be shared.
2006-07-07 18:01:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Real software doesn't have any different or crippled versions!
Teachers, students, and experts, along with noobs, all can grab the latest, full-featured, secure and safe, Free Open Source Software from http://sourceforge.net
Also, most of that software is included inside the 310 Live CDroms at http://livecdlist.com
2006-07-07 18:05:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Academic versions are usually toned down and cost less.. they have less features.. in Office for example, Access and Outlook are not included.
2006-07-07 17:59:47 · answer #8 · answered by p_rutherford2003 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋