Office 2004 Teacher-Student version vs. Full version

[Sacco]

I know the primary difference between the Office 2004 Teacher-Student
version and the Office 2004 Full version are simply whether are not I
am a student or teacher. How does Microsoft determine this?
Obviously I'd like to spend less money on the Teacher - Student
version for the same product. I just finished grad school a few
months ago so I think I just miss the eligibility requirements. Is
there more to these version differences than I'm aware? And what
verification purposes does Microsoft impose to make sure only valid
teachers/students are purchasing that version?

 

[Elliott Roper]

I know the primary difference between the Office 2004 Teacher-Student
version and the Office 2004 Full version are simply whether are not I
am a student or teacher. How does Microsoft determine this?
Obviously I'd like to spend less money on the Teacher - Student
version for the same product. I just finished grad school a few
months ago so I think I just miss the eligibility requirements. Is
there more to these version differences than I'm aware? And what
verification purposes does Microsoft impose to make sure only valid
teachers/students are purchasing that version?

No, no difference at all. You are not supposed to use it for commercial
purposes. Indeed there are rumours that stude and teach might expand to
home user, and if past experience is anything to go by, not a lot.
Go for it.

 

[CyberTaz]

Another major consideration right now may be the fact that Office 2008 is
due for release shortly after the first of the year. There is currently a
promotion in effect - TODAY ONLY - whereby you can get $100 off on the
Standard Office:Mac 2004 *and* qualify for 2008 Media Edition at the cost of
shipping only ($6.99). S/T doesn't qualify for either.

http://www.microsoft.com/mac/go/promotions/supersuitedeal/

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HTH |:>)
Bob Jones
[MVP] Office:Mac

 

[CyberTaz]

P.S. - S/T versions don't ever qualify for upgrades to other S/T releases.
They only qualify for upgrades to higher level packages.

Regards |:>)
Bob Jones
[MVP] Office:Mac

Another major consideration right now may be the fact that Office 2008 is
due for release shortly after the first of the year. There is currently a
promotion in effect - TODAY ONLY - whereby you can get $100 off on the
Standard Office:Mac 2004 *and* qualify for 2008 Media Edition at the cost of
shipping only ($6.99). S/T doesn't qualify for either.

http://www.microsoft.com/mac/go/promotions/supersuitedeal/

[It may be necessary to hit Reload a few times if using Safari]

HTH |:>)
Bob Jones
[MVP] Office:Mac

I know the primary difference between the Office 2004 Teacher-Student
version and the Office 2004 Full version are simply whether are not I
am a student or teacher. How does Microsoft determine this?
Obviously I'd like to spend less money on the Teacher - Student
version for the same product. I just finished grad school a few
months ago so I think I just miss the eligibility requirements. Is
there more to these version differences than I'm aware? And what
verification purposes does Microsoft impose to make sure only valid
teachers/students are purchasing that version?

 

[Daiya Mitchell]

Some caveats:

Note that the Office 2008 Home/Student edition will not support
Exchange--this is the first time MS has made a difference in features
between the Standard and Student editions.

Also note that the deals have some small print about the number of
licenses. Be sure to download the Coupon to make sure you know how the
deal works before making a decision to spend money.

Another major consideration right now may be the fact that Office 2008 is
due for release shortly after the first of the year. There is currently a
promotion in effect - TODAY ONLY - whereby you can get $100 off on the
Standard Office:Mac 2004 *and* qualify for 2008 Media Edition at the cost of
shipping only ($6.99). S/T doesn't qualify for either.

http://www.microsoft.com/mac/go/promotions/supersuitedeal/

[It may be necessary to hit Reload a few times if using Safari]

HTH |:>)
Bob Jones
[MVP] Office:Mac

I know the primary difference between the Office 2004 Teacher-Student
version and the Office 2004 Full version are simply whether are not I
am a student or teacher. How does Microsoft determine this?
Obviously I'd like to spend less money on the Teacher - Student
version for the same product. I just finished grad school a few
months ago so I think I just miss the eligibility requirements. Is
there more to these version differences than I'm aware? And what
verification purposes does Microsoft impose to make sure only valid
teachers/students are purchasing that version?