DreamSpark - Free software for your students

re: DreamSpark - Free software for your students

Dominic Watts — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 15:20:06 GMT

By the way, we'll be publishing some FAQs but to answer one question which seems to be arising:

Q. Supposing we aren't using Shibboleth, can our students still access the software?

A. Yes, if the student’s institution isn’t listed, students should select “Eduserv Athens”, and enter their Athens ID. Alternatively, they can use their ISIC card, or select ISIC card, and use the last 12 digits of their NUS Extra card.

re: DreamSpark - Free software for your students

Neil Brooks — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 14:03:16 GMT

OK this is great but can we install this s/w for free in a teaching lab when all users of that lab are registered students?

re: DreamSpark - Free software for your students

Rayfl — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 14:16:33 GMT

Hi Neil, you're already covered for many of these if your uni is using either an MSDNAA subscription, or if your university has a Microsoft Campus Agreement (I am pretty sure that you'll have a Campus Agreement!). More info on MSDNAA is available here: http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/academic/default.aspx

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pete dabbs — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 15:44:46 GMT

As a teacher in a sixth form college how can I get my hands on these resourses? My students wont have any form of student id either.

re: DreamSpark - Free software for your students

Rayfl — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 20:24:59 GMT

Hi Pete,

For teachers, then the MSDNAA would be the answer - it's included within the Schoos Agreement and Campus Agreement, or something you subscribe to separately. For your studets, ISIC would be one option, alternatively, take a look at Ed Dunhill's blog for info about how other institutions can be included (but this is going to involve Shibboleth...)

http://blogs.msdn.com/edunhill/archive/2008/02/20/dreamspark-verification-update.aspx

There's also an institutional FAQ on the main DreamSpark site

https://downloads.channel8.msdn.com/FAQ/UniversityAdministrators.aspx

Ray

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Jimmy Whitehouse — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 15:19:23 GMT

Hi,

I spent 7+ hours downloading the VS2008 first CD image yesterday on my broadband service.

I could try this at the college, which has a faster connection, but the tutorial sessions only last for 1hr 45mins maximum, I do not think I will be able to finish a download session in the time available.

I note that Microsoft says the CDs are available at a cost.

How do we get them?

re: DreamSpark - Free software for your students

Rayfl — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 18:52:56 GMT

Hi Jimmy,

Have you tried to contact the DreamSpark support team directly? The details are all at:

https://downloads.channel8.msdn.com/FAQ/Students.aspx#if%20i%20have%20a%20problem

Ray

re: DreamSpark - Free software for your students

Nobody — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 20:31:23 GMT

Can anyone help me out get the free software? I am not a student at a University...i'm 15 years old, what can I do?