Adobe CS3 - Student Discount

So I was planning on getting the Adobe CS3 suite for the Mac with the student discount but it seems that it can only be used for non-profit. Not that I would use it for for profit but how would Adobe even know??

 

They wouldn't unless you were being investigated. Like you said, you're probably not going to use it for commercial purposes anyway, so don't worry.

 

They mean that you cannot use the student copy of CS3 for business, etc. For example, you can't create something nifty in CS3 and then sell it for big bucks. They wouldn't normally know or even care, so don't worry as Lithus said. However, if someone started to do quite a business/create a name for himself as a student, Adobe may look into it. But it's really just an "on your honor" kind of thing.

 

They won't know if you make a couple bucks by selling a piece or two that you made for class. The reason it is disclaimed as being "non profit" it to keep businesses from getting a student employee or intern to act as a nexus and purchase a bunch of copies at the discounted price.

I've sold a few of my better pieces that started out as art projects, and nobody has come knocking on my door.

 

My college computer store sells the design premium for $299 and $599?? I don't understand what the difference is but a friend of mine who bought the $299 said that it came in a DVD looking case not the thicker case you see in stores.. do you guys know what is the difference? Thanks!

Update: I just called Adobe (twice to be sure) and they say that the student $599 version can be used after graduation for profit and can be upgraded. Apparently the $299 version is a more limited license..