Academic Versions of Windows XP are:
--- For noncommercial, educational use only.
--- For qualified educational users only.
--- Non-upgradeable to the next Windows O/S.
--- Non-transferable.
--- Has installation support only.
--- Has a non-perpetual license that is tied to the eligibility of the
user.
(If a user is no longer a student or educator, the license is no
longer valid)
Your right to use the Academic version of Windows XP ends when
you no longer meet the criteria for using the Academic version of XP.
Other than the above limitations, Windows XP Full Version is the same.
--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
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