DreamSpark Overview
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This document summarizes the Microsoft DreamSpark program which provides students at recognized educational institutions free access to professional-level software for academic use. It outlines that students can sign up using their LiveID, get verified by searching for their school or contacting support, and will then have perpetual rights to download products for 12 months before needing re-verification. It also notes DreamSpark allows verified students to upload free and paid Windows Phone applications. Finally, it states the program aims to help students develop professional skills through tools for areas like web development, game creation, and database management.
DreamSpark Overview
- 1. Lee Stott, Academic EvangelistMicrosoft @lee_stott
- 2. Professional-level development and design tools to studentshttp://www.dreamspark.comAvailable world-wideFor any student at a recognized educational institutionFree download of Professional software
- 3. 1Students go to the global site and:Sign-in with their LiveIdClick the Get Verified optionTo begin verification, students have multiple options to choose from to get verified. If students don’t have a verification code they will need to:Search for their school and complete the verification that is associated with itContact the Support team and go through manual verification12323
- 4. LicensingGeneralPerpetual rights on all downloaded products Verification lasts for 12 months – users must re-verify to continue downloading products Usage only for academic, noncommercial usage*Windows Phone Marketplace*Special licensing is in place on the Phone Marketplace that allows verified students the ability to use DreamSpark product (ie: products received for free) to sell applications for a profit Student can upload 100 Free Applications and a unlimited number of pay for use applicationsEULA
- 5. Product DistributionDreamSpark hosting is simple: downloads Provided through the DreamSpark web siteDreamSpark web site provides verified users direct access to download productsAkamai hosts the files and ensure only authenticated users get access
- 7. Professional Tools help acquire Professional SkillsFree professional tools and eLearning helps students develop new skills and become knowledgeableLearn windows and web developer technologiesLearn website design, creation, and management skills through the Expression Studio 4Learn Game Development with XNA Game Studio and Windows Phone 7 XNA MarketPlace Online Academic SubscriptionLearn database Development with SQL Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008
- 8. DreamSpark eligibility and usageA Student is a person enrolled in and attending courses that lead to academic credit or certification through an educational institutionDreamSpark software is restricted to non-commercial purposes of education and research.
- 9. Questions?