Welcome to the Microsoft Developer Network Academic Alliance, brought to you by Information Sciences at College of the Redwoods!
This program provides computer operating systems and development software free of charge to eligible students, faculty, and staff. Available products include Windows 7, Microsoft Access, Visio Professional, Visual Studio 2008, and more. (Faculty and Staff click here.) MSDNAA Home Page
Eligibility: You must be currently enrolled in a minimum of six units of transfer-level courses in any combination of the following Information Sciences disciplines: BUS (Business), BT (Business Technology), CIS (Computer Information Systems), or DM (Digital Media). Alternatively, you are eligible if you have declared your major in any of these four disciplines, and are currently enrolled in at least one course.
Usage and Support: Users of the Information Sciences MSDNAA Program are responsible for downloading and installing software obtained through the program. College of the Redwoods does not offer support or assistance on the installation or use of software obtained through the program, and provides no warranty for products.
Licensing: Use of this program is governed by the MSDNAA program requirements and licensing agreement, and the EULA for each software program obtained.
Caution: Use at your own risk! Please do not attempt to install an operating system on your computer without fully understanding your system requirements and the potential ramifications of installing a new operating system. Beginning computer users are advised to thoroughly research the procedures and potential problems that may occur during OS installation. Potential issues may include hardware incompatibility, insufficient system resources, loss of previously installed applications, and loss of files and/or settings.
Yes, I agree: I agree to use this program at my own risk, and I understand that College of the Redwoods and the Information Sciences Department will not be providing support or assistance with the use or installation of software I receive through MSDNAA. I agree to adhere to the provisions set forth in the MSDNAA licensing agreement, and the EULA for each software program I download and install.
