Apple Logic Pro /LogicExpress Discussion

--- In Logic_Cafe@yahoogroups.com, Mark Falchook <falchook@...> wrote:
>
> I thought that it was common knowledge that the sole reason that developers
> are willing to give discounts on academic versions of their software is
> precisely -because- it's non-upgradeable. I guess that knowledge was not as
> common as I thought....
> 
> -m
> 
> > users of an "Academic" version of LP 7x WILL NOT BE ABLE TO EXECUTE THE
> > UPGRADE
>

Usually true, altho some companies do offer academic upgrades. However, there's a 
possible wrinkle in the Logic issue:

>if your XSkey says "retail" you can upgrade; if it says "academic" you cannot.
from a post at the Big Blue Lounge

It seems that some people got a retail XSkey with their academic Logic 7, while others got 
an academic one.

I'd love to hear from anyone who actually proved this distinction to be true!
dc