Microsoft’s highly anticipated Windows 7 has finally hit the shelves and from what we’ve heard it has been receiving rave reviews. For those of us who haven’t actually taken the plunge to purchase a Windows 7 upgrade for our computers, or for those who are considering buying the full version, you should know that there are legal options out there for Windows 7 so you can avoid paying full price. After all, who pays full price for anything these days?
What you may not know, is that if you are a student enrolled in an eligible university in the United States that you qualify for an upgrade version of either Windows 7 Home Premium or Windows 7 Professional for $29.99. If you consider the retail prices which vary between $119.99 and $199.99, that’s a huge savings. If your university provides you with an .edu email address, it qualifies you. You can read more about the United States offer by clicking here.
Similar offers are said to be available in other countries such as the Netherlands, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Austria, Sweden, Japan, Switzerland, Canada, Luxembourg and Ireland.
In addition, colleges and universities that belong to the MSDN Academic Alliance offer free upgrades to their students enrolled in technology, science, math or engineering departments.