Windows 7 Discounted Student Edition

Microsoft (NSDQ: MSFT) is offering the Home Premium version of its new Windows 7 operating system to college students for just $30. The OS usually sells for $119.

In order to qualify, students must enter their college or university e-mail address into a special Web site that Microsoft has established in partnership with distributor Digital River for the promotion.

Microsoft said it also may require proof of enrollment, but it was not immediately clear how rigidly the software maker plans to enforce the policy.

The Web site also features a link to Microsoft's online Upgrade Advisor, which students can use to verify that their PCs are capable of running Windows 7.

The full version of Windows 7 Home Premium is priced at $199, with an upgrade from Vista or XP costing $119.
You can access the site here