Can I sell applications created using VS2008 from DreamSpark?

Question

Hello!

My version of Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 is downloaded from DreamSpark. Does my license include the rights to sell any created application?

I found : "you must use them in pursuit of increasing your education..." (https://www.dreamspark.com/FAQ/StudentOverview.aspx)

My main pursuit is to learn.

Edit :

1. Seems like I cannot actually sell applications. What about selling access to "premium"-suff on a developed server created with a DreamSpark-product?

2. Can I import VS2008-projects to VS2008 Express?

Thanks for answers!

Answer 1

PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE LIMITATION.

Unless otherwise specified, the Services are for your personal and non-commercial use. You may not modify, copy, distribute, transmit, display, perform, reproduce, publish, license, create derivative works from, transfer, or sell any information, software, products or services obtained from the Services.

From the Terms of use section at the bottom of the Dreamspark page.

Answer 2

Well, there's nothing quite like producing commercial software "in pursuit of increasing your education", but I'm no lawyer.

Answer 3

Well, IANAL, but some quick searches yield

one here (emph mine)

Microsoft licenses the software to you for educational use. This means that you can use the software without restriction for school assignments or personal projects. If you write or design something that you wish to sell, however, you need to purchase a standard licensed copy of the Microsoft software before you sell your product.

Perhaps use the Express Editions instead? There aren't any restrictions here, except for the bits of VS missing from the free edition.