This is what a friend shared with me... Obviously Microsoft believes that they can beat GNU/Linux on the price front. And get youngsters hooked to it at the right age? FN

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We are in the process of Acquiring MSDN Academic Alliance - for Educational institutes only - costs around 799$ / year - gives full access to OS and programs for entire institute -- unlimited number copies - usefull for students as the course curriculum involves MS tools + the industry too at present - job / carrier minded would still persist with MS. We prefered above MSDN AA program as keeping relevant OS+Package upgrades once in 2-3 years would inturn cost much more than keeping the above subscription alive....