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Australian Students Can Get Office at 95% Off Retail

Posted by samzenpus on from the almost-free dept.

tora201 writes "Microsoft Australia is offering university students in that country Microsoft Office 2007 Ultimate Edition for just $75 Australian dollars, a 95% discount off the usual retail price. Alternatively students can buy a one year renewable license at just $25, or download a trial version that can be later activated. Eligibility is determined through a valid Australian university e-mail address with payment made via credit card."

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  1. The first one is free... by apodyopsis · · Score: 2, Funny

    ..or massively discounted.

    But you pay the full whack for the rest, sonny boy.

    Is is just me or have I seem the same tactic used to get people hooked on recreational pharmaceuticals?

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    Dirty pool, old man. Never again!

  2. Ethics by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

    M$FT: The same ethics as a heroine dealer at a school yard: just get them hooked young and let them suffer later!

    1. Re:Ethics by Skrynesaver · · Score: 5, Funny
      The same ethics as a heroine dealer at a school yard:

      Psst wanna buy a bit of Jane Eyre, into something a bit harder, I've got Ripley here, try her and tell me what you think

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      "Linux is for noobs"-The new MS fud strategy
  3. Re:But the sad thing is... by EvanED · · Score: 2, Funny

    so its gotsa to beee good

    Jar-Jar?!

  4. Microsoft Office 2007 Ultimate Edition by BillGatesLoveChild · · Score: 4, Funny

    If it is "Ultimate" does that mean there will be no further releases?

  5. Re:Discounted software by adolf · · Score: 1, Funny

    Hello. I read your comment.

    Twice.

    I still don't get your point.

    Are you trying to add to the conversation in some fashion?

    If so, please clarify.

    Thanks!

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    Kid-proof tablet..
  6. Re:Dupe! by Nimloth · · Score: 5, Funny

    Eligibility is determined through a valid Australian university e-mail address with payment made via credit card
    On a totally unrelated matter, does anyone here have any tips on spoofing email addresses?
  7. Re:$1500 ? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    That's the price for Steve Jobs. Everyone else gets it for $399.