Microsoft Software - Academic Alliance FAQ
Here are some common questions related to the Microsoft Developer Network
(MSDN) Software Alliance allowing qualifying students to acquire
Microsoft software for a minimal administrative fee.
The program administrator is the staff member in the CTIS Division responsible for
administering this program at our college. If you have additional questions not answered
in our pages,
directly.
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Questions
Answers
The CTIS Division has contracted with Microsoft for this program. You must be enrolled in
a class offered by the CTIS Division - a class in the BT, CAST, CIS, CNET or COIN departments.
Registered students are allowed to obtain a maximum of 2 copies of any software program. The
use of acquired software is legally restricted to the individual acquiring the software and is
limited to their personal use. Redistribution of this software in any manner is legally
prohibited under the terms of the MSDN program!
Also, friends, family and colleagues not currently enrolled in a course that
is part of an MSDNAA department are not allowed to access or use this
software. For examples of appropriate
usage see:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/academic/program/usageguide/default.aspx
Students currently enrolled in a CTIS class may obtain software during weeks 4 - 12 of a
quarter.
No, you must be enrolled in
a class offered by the CTIS Division - a class in the BT, CAST, CIS, CNET or COIN departments.
Yes, as long as you are the owner of both computers and both are
being used for instructional purposes. NOTE: If you require another key
for a product you must
contact the program administrator.\n";
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Also, friends, family and colleagues not currently enrolled in a course that
is part of an MSDNAA department are not allowed to access or use this
software. For examples of appropriate
usage see:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/academic/program/usageguide/default.aspx
Yes, if you are currently enrolled in a CTIS class at Foothill college.
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No - the key allows you to install the software once. Also, if you need to
re-install the software, you will need to
contact the program administrator.\n";
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Yes, a product acquired through the MSDNAA program offers the identical functionality
as a product purchased through the retail market.
If you encounter this problem, please
contact the program administrator.\n";
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Yes, you may continue to use all of this software indefinitely,
subject to the continuation of the academic licensing policy.
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