whats the difference between adobe cs3 standard, student licensing version and the one you buy at the store?
The academic version is for students and is much cheaper because it is so students can learn to use it. Be prepared to show, fax, mail proof that you are a student. The EULA is also different, making you agree NOT to use for commercial use. So the big difference is price and the fact if you have the student version you are not allowed to make money with the program.