Windows 10: Dreamspark's pro vs education edition for a long term use

Hi,

Should I get the education or the multiple editions version from dreamspark?
As far as I understand, edu is like pro but contains more features mainly for enterprises.

1. What about the security sector? can I as an individual user benefit from features like Device Guard and Credential Guard etc?
2. I understand that after graduate I can still use the OS in edu case. what about multiple editions?
3. In terms of future support and updates - is the pro version treated better becuase it is for the general mainstream users?
4. In terms of license method - edu is under volume license agreement. what about the pro? Honestly I dont know much about the different methods.. is there any reason for me to care for that?

Thanks!

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Windows 10 Education Threshold 2 1511 10586 ISO File Size

The Media Creation Tool only provides Pro and Home editions, not Education or Enterprise which is only available through Volume License Servicing Center, MSDN, DreamSpark.

Windows 10 Education 32 bit - 2.7 GBs

Windows 10 Education 64 bit - 3.6 GBs

 

Windows 10 Dreamspark questions

Hello,

it seems that my school is eligible for the Dreamspark Premium program and I can download both Windows 10 Education 32/64 bit and Windows 10 Multiple Editions 32/64 bit both in my native language and in English.

Here are some questions regarding these versions :

1)Education vs Multiple Editions? Which one is better for the average user?

2)For how much longer after you graduate does the Dreamspark Windows 10 OS work?

3)Are the keys Retail or OEM?

4)I read on the EULA (https://www.dreamspark.com/Institution/DSP-EULA.aspx) that the Windows 10 Dreamspark OS products are not meant for non-STEM activities such as web browsing , email etc... Are they not suitable for everyday use then?

5)Recently I built a new PC which still has no OS installed on it. Will using the Dreamspark OS product work on it or does the Dreamspark Windows OS have to be an upgrade to a preexisting Windows OS?

 

Did you even read the information that Microsoft has about this program? All of your questions are already answered on their website for this program that is basically a huge Charitable Donation write off for the Gates Foundation. As for Device Guard and Credential Guard, those are items that have been built into Windows 10 and again Microsoft's website, specifically Technet has already the answers that you need.

Not every one qualifies for this program. The majority of people that apply for it, have to meet a very strict set of guidelines.

 

I did read and got super confused. Apparently they changed the EULA agreement becuase now there in no restrictions for using education for a personal use like before.
My questions are very specific becuase I could'nt find nor understand the answers over the net, so if you do have the answers I would ask you kindly to help me with this.
I do qualify for this program and just want to make the right decision in the long term.
Thanks

 

None of us can answer those questions, since it is a specialized program that the Gates Foundation setup for those countries that could not afford the costs of the software. While you are in that program, you have to respect the boundaries that are defined in the use of the software.