Windows 7 Pro for $19 to students or $99 for professionals

[hans030390]

Well, worked just fine for me. $20 for 4 Windows 7 keys (English and French are interchangeable)? Yes please!

 

[schneiderguy]

:thumbsup: Worked for me. Posting from Windows7 Pro RTM

 

[California Roll]

Signed up through IEEE. Anyone able to get the 6 month membership for $16? I can only see the 1 year/$32.

edit: Looks like the $16 option expired last month.

 

[imaheadcase]

The site is really slow cause of the flood of people doing it.

It takes "up to 24 hours" after you sign up to get access to software downloads, some get it fast some get in 24 hours.
The most awesome part is its the full version, 2 keys, and the download is straight from MS so it will max your internet connection

I told people when MS had that "deal" if you preordered it, better deals would come around.

 

[MainFramed]

Originally posted by: coloumb
Awesome. thanks

Stellar thanks, i will use to upgrade existing pc's. I also just bought two new dell laptops and they came with free Windows7 Upgrades.

 

[MainFramed]

Originally posted by: imaheadcase
The site is really slow cause of the flood of people doing it.

It takes "up to 24 hours" after you sign up to get access to software downloads, some get it fast some get in 24 hours.
The most awesome part is its the full version, 2 keys, and the download is straight from MS so it will max your internet connection

I told people when MS had that "deal" if you preordered it, better deals would come around.

dude your a headcase.....

 

[j0j081]

I'm surprised this hasn't been shutdown yet after being posted everywhere. Usually something this good doesn't last. Glad I got in early and my free clock arrived already!

 

[lxskllr]

Originally posted by: j0j081
I'm surprised this hasn't been shutdown yet after being posted everywhere. Usually something this good doesn't last. Glad I got in early and my free clock arrived already!

Clock?

 

[gorcorps]

Originally posted by: j0j081
I'm surprised this hasn't been shutdown yet after being posted everywhere. Usually something this good doesn't last. Glad I got in early and my free clock arrived already!

Why would it be shutdown? It's legal, and they're a long term MS partner. ACM is probably rolling in dough for all the new members so they'll keep it going as long as possible.

 

[sonoma1993]

Originally posted by: imaheadcase
The site is really slow cause of the flood of people doing it.

It takes "up to 24 hours" after you sign up to get access to software downloads, some get it fast some get in 24 hours.
The most awesome part is its the full version, 2 keys, and the download is straight from MS so it will max your internet connection

I told people when MS had that "deal" if you preordered it, better deals would come around.

i signed up last night, still waiting for them to send me the email for the url to the ACM/Developer AA Product Search Page. I opted in on the Developer AA ? ACM/Developer Academic Alliance (formerly known as MSDN AA) Free Software for ACM Student Members. hopefully I'll have the email by tomorrow evening

 

[Raduque]

I want to give them my hundred dollars (because I'm not a student), but I can't find ANYTHING about a "professional" membership having access to the MSNAA.

 

[aceO07]

Originally posted by: thescreensavers

Originally posted by: tontod
Yeah, realized it was RC. Would be nice if they had Ultimate.

RC? I got RTM build 7600

My downloader says RTM too.

 

[aceO07]

How does this work in virtual machines? Do I need to reactivate the key if I want to reinstall it each time on virtual machines or physical machine? I've only used Ubuntu on VM before.

 

[lxskllr]

Originally posted by: aceO07
How does this work in virtual machines? Do I need to reactivate the key if I want to reinstall it each time on virtual machines or physical machine? I've only used Ubuntu on VM before.

A VM works the same as physical hardware, and it counts as an installation. If you use a key for a VM, you can't use it for other purposes until you get rid of the virtual install.

 

[abaez]

Originally posted by: Raduque
I want to give them my hundred dollars (because I'm not a student), but I can't find ANYTHING about a "professional" membership having access to the MSNAA.

It's not available for professionals, just students .

Originally posted by: aceO07

Originally posted by: thescreensavers

Originally posted by: tontod
Yeah, realized it was RC. Would be nice if they had Ultimate.

RC? I got RTM build 7600

My downloader says RTM too.

He is talking about having the Ultimate RTM onsite, not pro. I don't really know why people seek Ultimate anyway, the differences are not like Vista Ultimate.

 

[Adam8281]

I did this, truly an amazing deal. I think this thread should be moved to the Hot Deals forum.

 

[aceO07]

Originally posted by: lxskllr

Originally posted by: aceO07
How does this work in virtual machines? Do I need to reactivate the key if I want to reinstall it each time on virtual machines or physical machine? I've only used Ubuntu on VM before.

A VM works the same as physical hardware, and it counts as an installation. If you use a key for a VM, you can't use it for other purposes until you get rid of the virtual install.

Yup, I understand the 1 license per machine. Do I need to reactivate if I remove and then install elsewhere?

Never really have to move or reinstall my Vista or XP pre-installs on my laptops yet.

 

[lxskllr]

Originally posted by: aceO07


Yup, I understand the 1 license per machine. Do I need to reactivate if I remove and then install elsewhere?

Never really have to move or reinstall my Vista or XP pre-installs on my laptops yet.

I've never dealt with moving VMs around, so I don't know. If you use the same VM image you shouldn't have to reactivate. If you change the virtual hardware, or put it on a physical disk I imagine you'd have to reactivate.

 

[Pantlegz]

Originally posted by: lxskllr

Originally posted by: aceO07
How does this work in virtual machines? Do I need to reactivate the key if I want to reinstall it each time on virtual machines or physical machine? I've only used Ubuntu on VM before.

A VM works the same as physical hardware, and it counts as an installation. If you use a key for a VM, you can't use it for other purposes until you get rid of the virtual install.

Are you sure? I know with server 03 you were allowed 3 VM installs +the physical machine install. I don't have the T&C's in front of me to see exactly how it's worded. My suggestion would be to read the T&C's to see what they say, never know what you might find in there... it is a lot of reading sometimes though.

 

[lxskllr]

Originally posted by: Pantlegz1

Originally posted by: lxskllr

Originally posted by: aceO07
How does this work in virtual machines? Do I need to reactivate the key if I want to reinstall it each time on virtual machines or physical machine? I've only used Ubuntu on VM before.

A VM works the same as physical hardware, and it counts as an installation. If you use a key for a VM, you can't use it for other purposes until you get rid of the virtual install.

Are you sure? I know with server 03 you were allowed 3 VM installs +the physical machine install. I don't have the T&C's in front of me to see exactly how it's worded. My suggestion would be to read the T&C's to see what they say, never know what you might find in there... it is a lot of reading sometimes though.

No, I'm not sure. A difference in this case might be a desktop vs server O/S. Like you said though, the only way to be sure is to read the rules.

 

[nerp]

Signed up. Nice link.

 

[us3rnotfound]

Note to others: Make sure Windows 7 drivers are available BEFORE installing onto the machine

 

[RebateMonger]

Originally posted by: Pantlegz1
Are you sure? I know with server 03 you were allowed 3 VM installs +the physical machine install.

Server 2003 Standard edition allowed one virtual install. Server 2003 Enterprise edition allowed four virtual installs. I think Data Center was unlimited, but don't quote me.

 

[Shmee]

Well, I will be getting it for COMPLETELY free because I am a student who is taking a computer class Students at my college have access to all sorts of free Microsoft software. I already got several copies of XP and vista business there.

 

[AznAnarchy99]

Jumped it on when I saw this on the HardOCP hot deals section. I got windows 7 32bit for both my main comp and my lappy.. and Ill have the 64 bit whenever i get money for my new build.