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CrystalMaker was originally written to help enthuse and
inspire students. We're therefore keen to ensure that the
program is accessible to as wide a range of students as
possible!
In the absence of any external funding (government grants,
research agency funding, etc.), the only way to continue
developing (and supporting) our range of software, is to
charge for it. However, we do offer substantial discounts
for education users, including excellent site- and
group-licensing deals.
We'd therefore like to recommend one of the following options
for student users:
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Best Option: Join a Group!
We strongly recommend that students participate
in an existing, or new multi-user or site
licence. That way, your advisor/supervisor can also
use the software (!), together with other students and
post-docs. If your department doesn't
already have an appropriate licence, why not persuade
your group to purchase a group licence?
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Long-Term Option: Invest in Your Future
Alternatively, if you see your career continuing in
research or teaching, why not persuade your department to
invest in your work - by providing you with a Personal
education licence?
Unlike with the group licence, a Personal licence
is yours to take away with you, when you move to another
institution. This is a valuable long-term investment
that gives you a full, professional software package -
complete with free technical support and incremental
software updates - at
a special, low education price.
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Short-Term Option: Pay-as-You-Go Licensing
In the unlikely event that your department/group is not
prepared to fund your work, we do offer students a special
"pay-as-you-go" scheme for CrystalMaker.
This entitles you to use the full program on an
annual basis, subject to proof of student status,
and payment of a small fee. Note that, unless renewed,
your licence will expire after a year, and the software
will no longer run.
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