For all you MS fans and tech nerds

[Snackcakes]

I've been told you can use this without being a student.

https://www.dreamspark.com/default.aspx

[BCBrent]

I'll have to take a look into this through the weekend, here's what it says though in the FAQ

In order to get this software at no charge, you will be asked to establish or verify your student status once every 12 months. This process is built into this DreamSpark site itself. Verification of valid student status will enable students from around the globe to download Microsoft developer and design tools at no charge