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2178 Views 7 Replies Latest reply: Jul 6, 2010 1:50 PM by mhollis55

Scrollphaser

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Jul 4, 2010 6:21 PM

Student Edition Limitations

I have the student edition and I would like to use it to build a portfolio. I hear that I cannot make money from what I design with my version of Dreamweaver, but can I design a business' Web site for free? Or would that still be considered commercial use? How would Adobe or the customer even know the difference?

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SnakEyez02
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1. Jul 4, 2010 6:42 PM (in response to Scrollphaser)
Re: Student Edition Limitations

Most of the limitations that are defined in the licensing agreement are stated to protect Adobe from companies trying to cut corners and buy student editions instead of boxed/licensed versions. Also educational versions can be upgraded via the normal retail path by paying for the retail upgrade version which would be the final step in converting from an educational license to a commercial/retail license.

So to answer your question you will be fine. Also the following FAQ page should answer most questions you have on the topic:

http://www.adobe.com/education/students/studentteacheredition/faq.html

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John Waller
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2. Jul 4, 2010 6:58 PM (in response to Scrollphaser)
Re: Student Edition Limitations

No problem with how you use it. Commercial use is fine.

http://www.adobe.com/education/students/studentteacheredition/faq.html

"Can I use my Adobe Student and Teacher Edition software for commercial use?
Yes. You may purchase a Student and Teacher Edition for personal as well as commercial use."

How would Adobe or the customer even know the difference?

They wouldn't but since there's no limit on how you use it, it doesn't matter.

Your customers certainly would not know or care.

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David_Powers
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3. Jul 5, 2010 4:08 AM (in response to John Waller)
Re: Student Edition Limitations

John Waller wrote:

No problem with how you use it. Commercial use is fine.

http://www.adobe.com/education/students/studentteacheredition/faq.html

Interesting. It seems as though they have changed the terms and conditions yet again - and for the better. In the past, commercial use was restricted to North America only. You can also install on two computers instead of just one.

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John Waller
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4. Jul 5, 2010 5:06 AM (in response to David_Powers)
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I'm as surprised as you, Davud.

Hopefully this page is as definitive as it appears to be.

I for one am tired of this issue going round and round in circles with no real satisfactory answer. Hopefully this settles it.

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pziecina
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5. Jul 5, 2010 6:38 AM (in response to Scrollphaser)
Re: Student Edition Limitations

Hi

There may be a limitation that has nothing to do with Adobe, and this is to do with the establishment that issued you with your 'proof' of entitlement for a student edition.

Some only issue this if you agree to not use the student version for commercial use, others have no limitations. I do know of two separate university's here in the U/K, one does not allow the use on any grounds, the other actively supports students with commercial projects.

PZ

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6. Jul 6, 2010 12:42 PM (in response to Scrollphaser)
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That is great to hear. Thanks for all the replies. I think that really helps students make the transition.
On a related note, any chance Adobe will let students upgrade after they graduate now, or do we still have to buy the commercial version to upgrade?
Either way, I'm addicted for life.

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mhollis55
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7. Jul 6, 2010 1:50 PM (in response to Scrollphaser)
Re: Student Edition Limitations

The upgrade is the commercial version.

If you have a student license, I think the cost of the student version is lower than the upgrade would cost. Buy the upgrade and Boom! Just like that, you're a pro.

Enjoy.

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