DreamSpark for High School Students Too!

Finally! More students can get the share of the good stuff offered by Microsoft. I’m writing an email to my high school computing teach as I write this post. More free software!

Source: Bill  Gate’s announces DreamSpark availability for High Schools

Q&A: DreamSpark Launch at Student Day

Q: For DreamSpark – is it enough for me to bring my Uni student card? Or do I need one of those ISIC cards?

A: Well right now, DreamSpark is not available to Australian institutions, since it’s not out in Austrlia. So in order to get DreamSpark before anyone else here, you’d need to get the ISIC card, which can be authenticate you as an “international” student.

I imagine that they will open up the authentication to Australian institutions after the launch, so that you wouldn’t need to buy an ISIC card just to get DreamSpark. Don’t quote me on this, it’s just my prediction.

If for some reason they are issuing out ISIC cards, then you’ll need to bring your Uni student card. But I really can’t see that being the case.

Q: And what if I’m going to be late to the event?

A: Don’t worry, you’ll only miss out on the action. No seriously, just get there whenever you can and hope that you haven’t missed out on too much.

Heads up: DreamSpark is on its way to Australia!

Here’s something all students should be looking forward to. DreamSpark is due to arrive at Australia very, very soon. Keep the following date bookmarked in your diary and Outlook:

DreamSpark Launch @ 2 September, 2008

DreamSpark for those who don’t know, is where students get to download professional developer and designer tools completely free.

The launch will be a part of the FREE Microsoft event for students, called Microsoft Student Day 2008. It’s going to be a massive day with tons of students from all around Sydney rushing to be one of the first to get DreamSpark for themselves.

Keep checking my blog for more details coming up soon!