[illicitstylz]

http://www.win741.com/ is their official site, advertising it for $29.99 , retail $119

Just needs a valid school email address for eligibility.

However, I put in my SFU one and it's not valid, so I searched around whether this is valid for Canada and they say it is (as well as UK and Australia etc).

Anyone know more about this? $30 for this OS is definitely a steal.

[misteranswer]

The website they send you to says it's only valid for students in a US institution.

[CP.AR]

for $30 MS will definately get my money. Using Windows 7 RC right now and I can't imagine myself going back to xp/vista

But then again... I bet MS is going to ghey it out and only offer it in the states

[illicitstylz]

Microsoft plans to offer a substantial discount for college students who want to pick up a copy of Windows 7.

Starting October 1--and for a limited time--those in the U.K. will be able to preorder Windows 7 for 30 British pounds, according to a Microsoft Web site. In a Twitter posting, Microsoft said that U.S. college students will be able to get the software for $30, but the Web site it linked to does not yet have details on the offer.

"This offer is specifically designed for those students who are not planning to purchase a new PC this year but would still like to take advantage of what Windows 7 offers," a Microsoft representative said. Those who order the software will be able to download it when Windows 7 ships on October 22. Students interested in the deal need a valid college e-mail address.

Microsoft plans similar offers in Canada, Australia, Korea, Mexico, France, and Germany, though the prices will vary somewhat.

In the U.S., students can preorder their copy of Windows 7 beginning later Thursday, while those in most other countries where the deal is being offered will have to wait to order until October 22. In most markets, the offer will end on January 3, though it will run longer in some places, such as Australia, where it will be available through the end of March.

The offer was noted earlier by Microsoft enthusiast site Neowin.net.

This is the latest deal from Microsoft, which earlier offered a preorder offer the let users buy the upgrade version of Windows 7 Home Premium for $49. That deal ended July 11 for those in the U.S. Microsoft is also offering a "family pack" option.


guess we just have to wait ..

[StylinRed]

yeah this was in the ACM deal thread back when that was alive

(finally got an email back from ACM too btw who said it was Microsoft who told them to remove Win7 from their lists)

[Crowtservo]

It'll be available here on the 22nd.

It's the upgrade version though, just so it's clear. You'll need a copy of XP or Vista before you can install.

[illicitstylz]

but is it still student priced or just retail?

[nabs]

windows 7 is really good, i recommend everyone to upgrade.

[underscore]

I will once they fix whatever bug keeps fucking with my screen. I took some screenshots of it but there's nowhere to report shit to MS or ask them WTF is up.

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

fuck the official copy is gonna be $400 bux...god damn


my cousin told me 7 will run much faster than shitty ass memory hogger VISTA on the same computer spec

[underscore]

it idles with less RAM, only difference I noticed

[illicitstylz]

I will once they fix whatever bug keeps fucking with my screen. I took some screenshots of it but there's nowhere to report shit to MS or ask them WTF is up.

that was my opinion as well, but if it's $30 you should of course buy it just to have that license, you can always install it later on once they get new service packs.

but that is of course if it is $30, i can't justify $400 ( are you sure? I read $120 )

[underscore]

true I guess, tho RC is good til June. It should be $30 it just isnt yet, if it stayed at $400 I'd buy a new computer before I'd buy it.

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

windows 7 is really good, i recommend everyone to upgrade.

$$$

[Gh0stRider]

download it

[Jmac]

It's only $10 for Ultimate if you're a retail employee ...

[teaoh]

I dont have a legit copy of windows but will this still work? Also, when i do purchase windows 7, will I have now a legit copy?

[underscore]

It's only $10 for Ultimate if you're a retail employee ...

as in works for MS or works at a retail store ie FS or London Drugs?

[tiger_handheld]

is it $30 for ultimate or reg?

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

reg

[twitchyzero]

I dont have a legit copy of windows but will this still work? Also, when i do purchase windows 7, will I have now a legit copy?
doubt it

[illicitstylz]

just a matter of time until this OS gets cracked and then uploaded as a torrent

[smk]

as in works for MS or works at a retail store ie FS or London Drugs?

Yes if u work in a retail computer store, you can get it from MS expert zone for $10

[way2quik]

just a matter of time until this OS gets cracked and then uploaded as a torrent

Pretty sure it's already cracked.
It was released on August for technet/msdn subscribers.

[Jmac]

as in works for MS or works at a retail store ie FS or London Drugs? As in works for a retail store ... in my case, Staples ...

[VooDood]

so im on windows 7 trial right now.... i think.... something with build 7227? anyways what will happen after tmr? the release? will i not be able to load windows anymore?

[underscore]

you have the release candidate, it will work until June

[VooDood]

^
cool thanks. this reminds me.... if i have the RC version, when i do get the real version, do i need to do a complete format? if you know =)

[underscore]

no prob bob

[illicitstylz]

refer here for the canadian version, $40 win 7 pro FULL

http://www.revscene.net/forums/students-windows-7-t593540.html?p=6647259&posted=1#post6647259