> > >> Yes, it could also be that the upgrade paths are > > >> generally more expensive for the academic purchases. > > > > > > Hmm that is something I should have mentioned... > > > My upgrade from 6 to 7 was the same price as usual. > > > I just saw this, think about it, the license are not > the same. What happen between 6 and 7 will not occur > again. you be able to upgrade to LP 8. I don't see > alot of people offering acad upgrades. This is where > Apple can get you. Get an old logic on ebay, its the > way to go. I had an "Academic" 6 and the upgrade path is the same for an academic user as a regular user. There are no "academic" upgrades. You just buy a regular upgrade. The 2 versions are identical except for the initial discount offered to students etc. JP