That's the problem, we aren't all Students and some people use Computers merely as a Hobby. I would like another License added Non Commercial License. In most scenarios if you are not a Student you are forced to pay the same price as a Business would, yet you receive no return on your investment in comparison.
I personally don't advocate Piracy but there is alot of areas where it is justified, the above being just one.
Well theres no student discount for toast, and as for programs like MS Office, the discount still sucks, $120? Please. Not to mention, getting the student discount requires all of checking a box, and not that many companies offer one and when they do, it sucks. Although I will say the Mac discount wasnt bad, but refurb was still cheaper.
Using computers merely as a hobby? Dude stuff costs money, bottom line. I go to the movies as a hobby, but last time I checked it cost money. If you sneak in you risk getting thrown out.
By using the Mac, theres a TON of free alternatives, and they're legal, and in some cases, really close to the orignal (such as Gimp/Oo).
LOL Your personal enjoyment somehow justifies breaking the law? Rape any women lately?
And why should you recieve anything in "return" if you're using it for your own personal entertainment? I wish someone gave me 10 bucks next time I go out to dinner as a return on my investment.