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bessa66 · 11-14-2009, 08:31 PM

I'm looking at buying Lightroom 2 but the Australian price seems ridiculously high $609 compare with $399 in US. What is the cheapest (legal) way to purchase this program?
Also, can any recommend a good book on Photoshop Elements 6?

Last edited by bessa66; 11-15-2009 at 04:40 AM.

**mtngal** · 11-15-2009, 03:25 PM

Do you have a connection with a student or school? Adobe (at least in the US) has a nice academic discount for their programs.

bessa66 · 11-16-2009, 02:02 AM

I have thought about that approach, my sister is currently doing graphic design. She has no need as she has CS4 at her work. How does the student license work? Is it 12 months at a time? I assume it requires continued student status.

Steve.Ledger · 11-16-2009, 02:23 AM

Student/Education licenses generally mean that you cannot use the software for commercial purposes. There are no ongoing license costs until a new major version which requires everyone to pay to update.

clmonk · 11-16-2009, 08:00 AM

Student Editions are the same as commercial with no restrictions on use and one need not continue to be a student.

On the other question, I would recommend the Scott Kelby books on Elements. His writing style is lively and sometimes humorous. His methodology is more than just recipe instructions.

bessa66 · 11-16-2009, 10:13 PM

Thanks for the advice. I have ordered the Kelby book.

figmental1978 · 11-17-2009, 05:21 PM

Lightroom 2 student discount in Aus for $134.95.

rsthelens · 11-19-2009, 03:38 AM

discountmountainsoftware.com‏ Has great deals on lightroom 2.3 full version
which you can upgrade to 2.5

creampuff · 11-19-2009, 07:06 AM

Well the full version of Lightroom Version 3 will be released soon.
However to my understanding there is no upgrade for existing LR Version 2 users. Something to consider.

11-14-2009, 08:31 PM	#1
bessa66 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 53	Where to buy Lightroom? I'm looking at buying Lightroom 2 but the Australian price seems ridiculously high $609 compare with $399 in US. What is the cheapest (legal) way to purchase this program? Also, can any recommend a good book on Photoshop Elements 6? Last edited by bessa66; 11-15-2009 at 04:40 AM.

11-19-2009, 03:38 AM	#8
rsthelens Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Western Oregon Photos: Gallery Posts: 7	Lightroom 2.3 full version discountmountainsoftware.com‏ Has great deals on lightroom 2.3 full version which you can upgrade to 2.5

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11-15-2009, 03:25 PM	#2
mtngal Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wherever I’m Parked Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,003	Do you have a connection with a student or school? Adobe (at least in the US) has a nice academic discount for their programs.

11-16-2009, 02:02 AM	#3
bessa66 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 53 Original Poster	I have thought about that approach, my sister is currently doing graphic design. She has no need as she has CS4 at her work. How does the student license work? Is it 12 months at a time? I assume it requires continued student status.

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Steve.Ledger Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Far North Qld Posts: 3,301	Student/Education licenses generally mean that you cannot use the software for commercial purposes. There are no ongoing license costs until a new major version which requires everyone to pay to update.

11-16-2009, 08:00 AM	#5
clmonk Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Eastern TN Posts: 269	Student Editions are the same as commercial with no restrictions on use and one need not continue to be a student. On the other question, I would recommend the Scott Kelby books on Elements. His writing style is lively and sometimes humorous. His methodology is more than just recipe instructions.

11-16-2009, 10:13 PM	#6
bessa66 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 53 Original Poster	Thanks for the advice. I have ordered the Kelby book.

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figmental1978 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 789	Lightroom 2 student discount in Aus for $134.95.

11-19-2009, 07:06 AM	#9
creampuff Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,953	Well the full version of Lightroom Version 3 will be released soon. However to my understanding there is no upgrade for existing LR Version 2 users. Something to consider.

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