Also called
academic retail, in
software distribution academic retail software is the term used to
describe a full version of a software package that is sold at a discount to
academic users. Academic retail software are in factory sealed retail boxes and
the software can be registered with the software vendor for warranty and
technical support. Academic retail software is designated for student and
student personal use, not commercial use.
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About Software" in the "Did
You Know...?" section of Webopedia.