With many people wondering what the Windows 7 pricing will be and whether it will cost less, the same, or more than Vista, there are some ways you can legally get Windows 7 at a discount or even for free when the final version is ready later this year.

via Students: How to get Windows 7 legally at a discount or free.

Students only, I’m afraid. Keyword is legally here, people.

Summary of options:

1. New computer. Well, duh.
2. MSDNAA. Well, duh.
3. Microsoft Dreamspark – your school has to be on the list, though.
4. Don’t bother – you’re not in the US, Canada or Europe are you?