THIS IS HUGE!!! Autodesk offers 3-Year Licenses to Students

THIS IS HUGE!!! Autodesk has just released their product line-up to students. With the economy the way it is, less and less of my students work on Maya at home, tend to spend more time in the lab, and over all less time using Maya overall. This will have a huge impact on my students skill set, and the quality their work.
Despite the fact that majority of my students want to work for “Pixar” and probably would pay to work there, only about 3% of the 3d industry is entertainment related. There are so many careers out there from bio medical sculpting to archeology. With over 25 products available to download, students have a chance to explore other applications that they would not necessarily have the opportunity to use. Thirty day trials just don't cut it, I don't even bother downloading them anymore.  It is just not enough time to really get into an application.  Eliminating the initial costs, and offering three years to explore is HUGE!!! --- Cornell

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Start the academic year off right by downloading 2011 Autodesk software that professional architects, engineers, and digital artists are using to push the boundaries of design. More than 25 software products are available for free* download at the Education Community—all with a new, extended 3-year license.

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If you already have free* Autodesk software from the Education Community, follow these easy steps to renew your license to a 3-year term.
  1. Log in to the Education Community
  2. Get a new serial number from the Software Download section
  3. Update serial number in your software Product License Information Screen.
For more information on the 3-year license terms, please see our frequently asked questions (FAQ).
It’s that simple. Once you’ve renewed your license, you may want to explore the new features and highlights in the Education Community. You can access exclusive lessons from today’s top industry leaders, learn about the latest design trends, and see how professionals are applying their skills and knowledge to turn global challenges into opportunities. There’s even a place to share how you are turning innovative ideas into real designs.
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