Wolfram Mathematica Home Edition

Q&A about Mathematica Home Edition

General

Q: Is Mathematica Home Edition for anyone using Mathematica at home?
Yes. For years, people have been excited about using Mathematica to "play" or to pursue serious research outside of their commercial or academic jobs. Now Mathematica Home Edition provides an inexpensive version of Mathematica for those who want to use its powerful technology to explore their ideas. For those who want to integrate Mathematica into their teaching, research, or work, Mathematica Professional is always available.

Technology and Capabilities

Q: How is Mathematica Home Edition different from the professional version of Mathematica?
Mathematica Home Edition is a fully functional version of Mathematica Professional with the same features.
Q: What platforms does Mathematica Home Edition support?
Mathematica Home Edition is available for Windows (2000/XP/Vista), Mac OS X (Intel), and Linux. It is a 32-bit application on all platforms.

Purchasing and Registration

Q: How do I prove that I'm buying Mathematica Home Edition for my personal use?
Mathematica Home Edition cannot be registered to a business, institution, or other non-personal address. Also, Mathematica Home Edition cannot be purchased using a check or credit card account belonging to a business, institution, or other non-personal entity, or with a purchase order.
Q: Can I buy Mathematica Home Edition on a physical CD or DVD?
Mathematica Home Edition is available by download. If you wish to receive a DVD, please contact Customer Service.

Policies

Q: Where is Mathematica Home Edition available?
Mathematica Home Edition is available for sale online in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, and Europe. For other territories, please contact Wolfram Research.
Q: Can I use Mathematica Home Edition for my business?
No. Mathematica Home Edition is for personal use only.
Q: Can I use Mathematica Home Edition to support my teaching or academic research?
No, but significant discounts are available for educational licenses.
Q: Can I use Mathematica Home Edition for my homework?
Yes, but Mathematica for Students provides students with the full version of Mathematica at a higher discount.
Q: What kinds of technical support are available for Mathematica Home Edition?
Mathematica Home Edition licenses include 30 days of technical support after registration. Premier Service is not available for Mathematica Home Edition.


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