http://autodesk.com/assistance
Just learned about this today, pretty cool offer.
Basically if you're either unemployed from one of the industries they cater to (architecture, engineering, design, entertainment, or manufacturing), or if you're a honorably-discharged military vet, you can get free 13-month licenses of some of their main products (Max and Maya, but not Mudbox, boo).
They also offer steep discounts to buy, like 50% off. Nice!
Can't use it for commercial gigs, blah blah blah, but it is a nice way to keep your skills fresh until you land the next gig...
Not bad, Autodesk, not bad.
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"Exclusive license terms—Get flexible license terms, such as previous version use and home use of 3ds Max or 3ds Max Design software."
The next really cool thing that i would love to see autodesk doing would be a nice indie licensing program! say along with UDK indie license comes optionally 3dsmax with monthly subscription fee or something like that.
That would be really awesome!
Thanks for posting this Eric
I think it's this bit, under subscription benefits:
http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/pc/index?id=13571542&siteID=123112
I was until Autodesk stole all my lucky charms :poly124:
Edit
I emailed them and they are getting it sorted. will post my results if they are interesting
If your registering for this make sure you are at the correct site for your country otherwise the serial you get wont work
I think it would be cool to see them offer indie deals too... maybe even work out some sort of 'use it on the cheap for now, and when you profit, then pay us for the full license' type thing. Houdini's licensing is the next best thing to giving it away for free like blender. If AD went that route too I don't think they'd ever have to worry about competition or cheaper alternatives again.