I need AutoCAD software for one of my classes next semester, and despite my attempts at finding a cheap (erm, free) alternative to buying the software, it seems I'll have to do this by the book. So I looked at the
software deals Pratt has set up (see: how I got this laptop at a discount), and even though the license expires after one year (rip-off, what?), the price seemed right.
Seemed. Huh, what's this about skills?
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Turns out, if I buy the software from the recommended vendor at the price I can afford, I'll also get to do more work! Wow, where do I sign up?
Enter in a legally-binding contract to be in a competition, or buy my software somewhere else for more money? Hmmm.