I just got Studio MX 2004 delivered. It says it is the education version on the box, my question is can I use it to create Web-sites, Multimedia, Graphics, ect, for business purposes, or because it is an educational version, i wont be able to use it for business?

you can, whilst in education, atleast that's my understanding

Sorry guys.

Have been using Max for years, as far as I know or can remember undr no circumstances can you use educ paclages for business. You can check this out by going to Discreets Site. I believe there is a marker placed in each completed file. Also try 3D Cafe

Ok what is the addresses to those sites? Will I have to purchase the regualr versions for business use?

Sorry Blade it is a real bummer, the reg program package is very expensive, however its programming ability is phenomenal... you try www.discreet.com its part of Autocad
and very professional. 3Dmax is a very complex program and takes ages to really come to grips with all of its features... 3D Max seems an overkill solely for Web design work.

If you outline what you are trying to do I may be able to suggest other programs which will do the job at far less expense.

I am Just trying to get out into the the field of web development, and hopfully do some freelancing before I graduate. I am curious though, how can I not use those educational programs for business purposes?

OK But why use Max ??? What are you trying to achieve ?? It takes ages to get a real good feel to utilise Max properly. Many students are drawn into Max and in the end they are disapointed because it takes so long to master. It is a pros package, diffrent if you are going to continue to use it for a few years, if not it can be a waste of time.

Do you have any plans for the Max prog ??

I use a wide range of programs from MX to Adobe, I use MX because i have been using it for a year, its the only way i know besides straight code, but thats only web. I use flash for multimedia files and animations.

Its sounds as though you have a grip on what you want to do, so getting back to your original question Educ for Business, it comes down to you whether you want to take the risk ??? Its your choice.

i am curious as to what the risk is?