Student Edition vs Academic Version(CS4)

i will be graduating from school in the summer with a degree in web communications and will be purchasing CS4 before i graduate
i saw adobe has student edition for 399 and academic for 599
can i use the student edition for my personal use aka a personal web site or do i have to get the academic
if i can save 200, id like to

Jake,
As a point of information, be aware that if you do not capitalize the personal pronoun "I" at least at the beginning of a sentence, it will be dropped, and will be interpreted as a command to change all following text in the paragraph harder-to-read italics.
Neil

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I just purchased the student edition of Production Premium CS4. I would like to install the software as soon as I recieve it, however, I do plan on buying a new computer within the next month.
Am I able to install the software on the computer I have now, and then once I have purchased the new computer, deactivate and uninstall CS4 from the old computer and reinstall and activate on the new computer?
I believe the Licence states that the software may only be installed on one computer. Does that mean one computer at a time or one computer ever?
Thank you!

A good and frequent question - and I think you should be OK... Check out the entries in this FAQ, "Do the Student Editions have restricted functionality?" and "How many computers can I use a Student Edition on?" (under "How Can I Use My Software?") http://bit.ly/byG0p6

Australia - Upgrading CS4 Design Premium (Student Edition) to a commercial version.

Hey guys I have been searching for an answer for this question for some time.
I am still a student but friends and family have asked me to do some work for them and I want to do it legally as I know I am not allowed to use my Student Edition for commercial purposes.
Basically I have come down to the conclusion that I am able to do so according to this page: http://www.adobe.com/ap/education/students/studentedition/faq.html
It states:
"Can I upgrade from a Student Edition?
Yes, a Student Edition can be upgraded to a commercial version."
This forum has been really helpful so far just would like to clear this up.
Most importantly how would I go about upgrading to the commercial version and how much in $AU?
if anyone can point me in the right direction it would be greatly appreciated!
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yea I already know that In Australia your not allowed to use it for commercial work. It says on the box and in the documentation.
Have rang up two Adobe Gold partner software licensing companys, explained my situation and they seem to know what they are doing so just waiting for them to get back to me with the information and most importanly a quote on how much to upgrade.
Said it was just for personal use and only I will be using the programs so he said he will try find out the cheapest option.
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I have just bought a macbook pro (which doesn't have a disc drive) and am wanting to install my student edition of CS4 onto it.
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I have seen on another thread that you can install the trial versions of cs4 and then input your serial number to activate them but I don't know if this will work woth the student edition?
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The only difference between student editions and others is the license... the software is the same.
As you mentioned, you can download the trial version of the software thru the page linked below and then use your current serial number to activate it.
Be sure to follow the steps outlined in the Note: Very Important Instructions section on the download pages at this site and have cookies enabled in your browser or else the download will not work properly.
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http://prodesigntools.com/download-adobe-cs4-and-cs3-free-trials-here.html

I have reinstalled cs4 student edition afther a deactivation by adobe but can not veiw ORF or DNG files in bridge i am runing windows 7

I have reinstalled cs4 student edition afther a deactivation by adobe but can not veiw ORF or DNG files in bridge i am runing windows 7

Keep in mind that if your camera is newer than the last released version of Camera Raw (5.7) for Photoshop CS4, Adobe does provide a free solution for compatibility, as Curt has mentioned, through the use of the free DNG Converter application.
The way that works is this:
1. You get your raw images from your new camera into a folder on your computer.
2. You run the latest DNG Converter application and choose the folder.
3. It converts the entire folder full of images to .DNG files.
4. You open a DNG file as you would an older raw file, with your old version of Photoshop.
While the DNG Converter provides you a way to continue to use your older Photoshop software with a new camera, keep in mind that there are significant improvements in the raw converter in the latest version of Photoshop that may allow you to make better images out of your raw files if you do choose to upgrade Photoshop.
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Do you have your serial number(s)?
You can download and install some version of CS4 from this site:
http://prodesigntools.com/download-adobe-cs4-and-cs3-free-trials-here.html
Be sure to follow the Very Important Instructions to set your Adobe authorization cookie.
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Hi - I bought the student edition of Photoshop CS4 a few weeks ago. I registered on here and sent of my case to get a serial number on 21st June. A notification confirmed I had done what was required and said I would receive a reply, and therefore my serial number, in 1 day. I STILL have not heard from them via my email and have checked all emails including junk files!! Also, on here is still says the case is open and Adobe response is pending. I have one day left on the 30 day free trial and REALLY need the serial number now!!
I rang Adobe yesterday, and after about a half hour wait finally got someone on the other end - who said that the serial number would now be sent to 'the portal'. I'll be honest, I dont know what that means but assumed that I would receive an email with my serial number. No such luck - even though the status of my case seems to have been updated on 29th June (yesterday), I presume after the phone call. It hasn't been 'updated' though!! As in, no response has been made!! I am worrying now!
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Please help - Flo.

Folks,
We are aware of the backlog in Customer Service to issue serial numbers for education versions of our applications. We are addressing this and expect to clear the backlog in a few days. In the meantime you can install and run your Student Edition in Trial mode. UK and Australia users, please be aware that when you install your application in trial mode you need to select English International from the language options, not the default language English (US).
Otherwise your serial number you will receive shortly won't work until you reinstalled your CS4 product with the English International language selection.
See this tech doc for more info:
http://go.adobe.com/kb/ts_kb407142_en-us
We are going to remove individual employee's email addresses from this thread, since having them being flooded with emails won't be a solution.
We appreciate your patience and sincerely apologize for the delays in reaching Customer Service and obtaining the serial numbers.
Kirsten Harris
Manager, Technical Response Team, Creative Suite

What is the best way to properly activate the Lightroom Student Edition? Is the Student Edition a permanent program or does it deactivate after 2-4 years like some other programs that are student versions?

I just purchased the student edition of Lightroom! I am very excited to use it and start creating beautifully edited photos but I'm a little unsure about a few things. It says I have to prove my eligibility to use the student edition which won't be an issue but what is the quickest and easiest way to submit this proof? Also I am concerned that the student edition will be temporary and I will have bought this program only to have it expire at the end of 4 years like some other programs that are student versions. Is the student edition of Lightroom a permanent program that I will have for life or will it deactivate after I graduate?

When I purchased my academic version of Lightroom, it was a package set. Inside was a yellow card with the instructions on how to verify that I qualified for the academic discount. I submitted my academic e-mail address and other info as requested on that yellow card. Within 5 min. I received my serial number. Very straightforward. I had no problems whatsoever.
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I am student and will graduate in the next year. When I graduate, will I still be able to use the program or do I have to buy an actual version? (in other words since I have to prove that I am a student, will my student validation still be needed for the activation of the product after I reinstall it or graduate.)
Another ? having nothing to do with a Student Version Cs4. Is it true that you can't export a movie in any format with a 30 day trial version Cs4 premiere?

I agree with John T. As he is an academician, he knows a good deal about "student/academic" versions of many Adobe products.
In years past, there were some limitations in the EULA on doing "commercial work," but I believe that those have been dropped. There were rules governing upgrade paths, but I think that many of those have also been dropped.
When one is speaking of various suites, it might not be quite so easy to get full details, but depending on the configuration of the suite, you should be able to pick out the major components, ask in those appropriate fora, and get pointers to current EULA's for those. I would assume that they will dictate the restrictions and limitations of the total suite.
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Are the exact words on the Student version page.
I was told that this means it can only be installed once. How true is that?
What if I get a new computer?
My specific dilemma is that I am on an older computer right now but do not have the money to get a much needed new one till the end of the year.
Class has started and I need to use PS cs4.
Am I off my rocker?
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I think u'll find adobe might be pretty leniant in these circumstances, they've always treated me quite well. If you can't reinstall on the new PC I would give them a call and see what they can do for you.
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Hallo Zusammen
Nach erfolgloser suche nach informationen zum Upgrade von Adobe CS4 Web Premium zu Adobe CS5 Web Premium, blieb mir noch das Forum übrig.
Ich besitze seit kurzem eine Adobe Creative Suite 4 Web Premium Student Edition Lizez. Laut Adobe Grace Period steht mir ein kostenloses Upgrade auf die Version CS5 zur Verfügung. Jeoch WO kann ich dieses Upgrade anfordern?!
Wäre sehr froh wenn ihr mir weiterhelfen könnt!
Gruss Marc

Danke für die Antwort.
Im englisch-sprachigen Forum bekam ich folgene Seite als Antwort.
http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/153/tn_15304.html?PID=2159997#I%20meet%20the%20requirem ents.%20How%20do%20I%20place%20my%20order
Ich befolgte die Punkte und konnte ein Upgrade anfordern. Ob es funktionieren wird weiss ich nicht.
Danke trotzdem für deine Bemühungen.
Lg Marc

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At this point it's a matter of what to buy and what's the least expensive.

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I started using Photoshop with version 3.0 that was in a scanner bundle, and I've upgraded to nearly every version ever since. Sure, Adobe would've made even more off me if I'd paid the full price initially, but that is something I'd not have done...in fact, I even remember buying Micrografx Picture Publisher because it was inexpensive and yet pretty highly regarded at the time. After a bit of time using PS, I hated Picture Publisher, and as my experience grew, I also found my recommenations to others was to go the Adobe route. So, maybe that lower-cost investment in Photoshop paid off more in the long run for Adobe than if I'd paid full price or even a modestly higher one at the time. I think the same is true today, in Adobe offering their software at greatly reduced prices to students or anyone qualifying for a given discounted license.
I also believe that a discounted software license should come without any restrictions on commercial use, because:
1) Burden of proof is going to be more costly than the profit loss on the product in question unless pursued on a large scale, in which case the software manufacturer would (or should?) garner a strong customer backlash.
2) If a student qualifies to purchase discounted software and is talented enough to use said software to create marketable artwork, and if they can offset some of their cost of education by selling this artwork while still in school, then that's great!
3) Just because a student's education is later completed, shouldn't restrict them from commercially using software they purchased while still a student.
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