adobe creative suite quest

[derajfast]

well i think im going to start taking some classes in my university's college of art and design. they use macs, and require us to purchase adobe creative suite 2, which through the bookstore is 400 dollars. however, i do not plan on really pursuing anything with this, just kind of dabbling, so after the courses are over, could i go the ebay route with these? i noticed they sell for like 800 there, but i dont know if those are edu versions or not, or if i am allowed to sell this or not? is there any difference b/t the 2?

im not trying to sell this for a profit, i just dont want to be 400 in the hole with no way of selling these when im done with the course.

 

[WildCowboy]

From the CS 2 license:

4.4 No Transfer. YOU MAY NOT RENT, LEASE, SELL, SUBLICENSE, ASSIGN OR TRANSFER YOUR RIGHTS IN THE SOFTWARE, OR AUTHORIZE ANY PORTION OF THE SOFTWARE TO BE COPIED ONTO ANOTHER INDIVIDUAL OR LEGAL ENTITY'S COMPUTER EXCEPT AS MAY BE PERMITTED HEREIN. You may, however, transfer all your rights to use the Software to another individual or legal entity provided that: (a) you also transfer (i) this agreement, (ii) the serial number(s), the Software and all other software or hardware bundled, packaged or pre-installed with the Software, including all copies, upgrades, updates and prior versions, and (iii) all copies of font software converted into other formats to such individual or entity; (b) you retain no upgrades, updates or copies, including backups and copies stored on a computer; and (c) the receiving party accepts the terms and conditions of this agreement and any other terms and conditions under which you purchased a valid license to the Software. NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, YOU MAY NOT TRANSFER EDUCATION, PRE-RELEASE, OR NOT FOR RESALE COPIES OF THE SOFTWARE. Prior to a transfer Adobe may require that you and the receiving party confirm in writing your compliance with this agreement, provide Adobe with information about yourselves, and register as end-users of the Software. Allow 4-6 weeks to transfer. Please visit http://www.adobe.com/support or contact Adobe's Customer Support Department for more information.

So the answer would be no.

 

[derajfast]

but if i stop using the suite, and give them all the rights and serial #s its fine?

 

[WildCowboy]

Notice the part I bolded...you can't transfer education copies.