>>>> Sure, but only if you're a student. That's no help to anybody else.
>>
>>> No, not just for students. Basically any non-commercial usage.
>>
>> That would be a rather drastic licensing difference... Can you quote a 
>> source for this?
> 
> http://office.microsoft.com/en-gb/suites/HA101655301033.aspx
> 
> "Are there license restrictions to Office Home and Student 2007?
> 
> Yes. Office Home and Student 2007 is licensed only for noncommercial use 
> by households. It cannot be used in commercial (business) situations."

...but no mention of you having to actually *be* a student...

Oh, I see. It's actually called "Home and Student Edition". Interesting. 
When my mum tried to buy this, it was "Student Edition" and you actually 
had to provide proof of enrolement, etc. Apparently they've changed 
their policy...

Well, I guess at least I can say I've learned something today.

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