I’m currently researching the purchase of some software (Steinberg Halion 3.1) and noticed that some sites are offering educational discounts on products. Since my wife is a teacher and may be eligible I have a couple of questions for anyone that has experience of this –
Are the educational versions of software the same as the retail version or are there limitations on them?
Would the software be licensed for educational use only?
Any input gratefully received.
With Stienberg products, there are prices on their website. To get those, all you need to do is buy from any Steinberg dealer (best to phone them before going in, simply so they can give Steinberg a ring and check what's what if they don;t do it often) and be able to prove that you are elligible, meaning taking your wife with you with something that proves she's a teacher - She may have to be a music teacher, I'm not sure, I've only ever actually run the deals through for students - and that's it.
It'll be the full version in a slightly different labeled box, same as an NFR would be. Chances are they will have to special order it though, cause most places don;t keep education editions in stock.
