From: Steve Rindsberg on
In article <3A51B65B-828B-4F88-9A38-97AE165C029E(a)microsoft.com>, StudentNancy wrote:
> JoAnn/Bob,
>
> I understand your position. I was hoping "official" Microsoft staff were
> monitoring the forums.

Unfortunately, no.

But have a look here, specifically at the comments from Hilary Krant, who appears to
be an MS employee:

http://blogs.technet.com/office2010/archive/2010/03/04/get-office-today-or-
tomorrow.aspx

The reply refers to the US editions. Not sure what the answer would be elsewhere.

>
> I have talked to MS Store. Their answer is no. But I looked at Microsoft's
> website regarding the Office 2010 Technology Guarantee, it says Office
> Ultimate is covered (I printed off the page where it identifies the product
> as qualifying).
>
> Hence my dilemma. Is the website just marketing and not specific to the
> student deals. Or was the MS Store incorrect.
>
> I have not found any other number to verify which is correct.
>
> Thanks for your help.
>
> "Bob I" wrote:
>
> > It says,
> >
> > "Buy Office 2007 Today, Download Office 2010 FREE!"
> >
> > right on the main page for the US also. Perhaps you are using some
> > blocking software?
> >
> >
> > StudentNancy wrote:
> > > I noticed there is a tab in the top right corner of the screen that says "Buy
> > > Office 2007 Today, Download Office 2010 FREE!" On the page for Australia, it
> > > has it right on the main page.
> > >
> > > Would someone please say yes or no.
> > >
> > > Thanks.
> > >
> > > "Bob I" wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > >>That's what the page says.
> > >>
> > >>http://www.microsoft.com/student/discounts/theultimatesteal-us/default.aspx
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>StudentNancy wrote:
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>>Good morning,
> > >>>
> > >>>I am in the process of ordering the Ultimate Steal for students. I also
> > >>>noticed Microsoft has announced if your purchase Office between now and the
> > >>>end of the year you will receive a free upgrade to 2010. Does this include
> > >>>the Ultimate Steal version, given the steep discount Microsoft gives to
> > >>>students?
> > >>>
> > >>>Thank you for your help.
> > >>
> > >>.
> > >>
> >
> > .
> >