Autodesk 2005 Software Retirement
On March 14, 2008, Autodesk will be retiring upgrades from AutoCAD®
2005, AutoCAD 2005-based products, and Autodesk Inventor® Series 9
software. After this date, technical support will be available only for
more recent versions. To help you make the move to the latest release,
Autodesk is offering discounts on upgrades from the retiring 2005 releases
to the 2008 versions of Autodesk® software. And the sooner you upgrade,
the more you’ll save.
Act fast and you could save up to 20%
Right now, you could benefit from significant discounts when you upgrade
to the 2008 versions of Autodesk software. Upgrade before July 16, 2007,
and you could save up to 20%.
You can learn more, and take advantage of our discounted upgrade prices,
by contacting your Autodesk Authorized Value Added Reseller.
Experience the possibilities
Of course upgrading early means you’ll get a great deal. You’ll
also benefit from the advanced new features to be found in our latest
generation of software. You’ll get the opportunity to experience
your projects as never before, trying out your ideas in the digital world
before creating anything in the physical one. And you’ll see the
benefits of greater productivity, improved collaboration and fewer errors.
Get the right product for you
There are now many Autodesk® products designed specifically for your
industry and job function. Each one includes a range of tools that can
save you time and improve your end result.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What
does Retirement mean to you?
- Why
is Autodesk retiring these releases?
- What is the Autodesk
2005 Retirement Promotion?
- What if I don't upgrade before
the retirement date?
- Can I crossgrade to
another Autodesk product?
- Why is now the right time
to upgrade?
- What products are being
retired on March 14, 2008?
- What products are eligible
for the 2005 Retirement Promotion discount?
- What is Autodesk
Subscription?
1. What does Retirement mean to you?
Autodesk will stop selling upgrades and crossgrades from AutoCAD 2005-based
products after March 14, 2008. That means upgrade pricing will no longer
be available and Autodesk will no longer provide technical support, except
for existing maintenance patches that are downloadable from www.autodesk.com.
But don't worry, there's still an opportunity to move to the latest Autodesk
software release, even after the retirement date. The Autodesk Legacy
Program gives customers who own valid licenses of select retired Autodesk
software the opportunity to purchase specially discounted licenses of
current Autodesk products. (AutoCAD LT software is not eligible for the
Autodesk Legacy Program.)
2. Why is Autodesk retiring these releases?
Autodesk is continually adding new functionality to our software products.
Many of the new and improved features are based on feedback from customers
just like you who are faced with increasing pressure to get more done
in less time. Customers who have already moved to the latest releases
say these time-saving tools are worth the cost of upgrading and help them
stay ahead of the competition.
One challenge of keeping up with customer demand is the cost associated
with supporting older releases. So, like many other software companies,
Autodesk has a policy of supporting products two releases back from the
currently shipping release of that product. This policy enables Autodesk
to control the costs of maintaining older versions of our software, which
in turn helps keep down your price to purchase new Autodesk software.
Following the release of the Autodesk 2008 family of products in March
2007, we are announcing the retirement of AutoCAD 2005 and Autodesk 2005-based
products. Since we released AutoCAD 2005, we have subsequently released
AutoCAD 2006, AutoCAD 2007, and AutoCAD 2008 together with a complete
family of products compatible with these releases. We believe that your
upgrade to the current release will more than pay for itself in the productivity
gains you can achieve.
3. What is the Autodesk 2005 Retirement Promotion?
The Autodesk 2005 Retirement Promotion is a three-phase program for customers
using AutoCAD 2005 and Autodesk 2005-based products who want to move to
the latest Autodesk software release. Following is an outline of the promotional
offer:
| Phase |
Promo |
Dates With Autodesk Subscription |
Without Autodesk Subscription |
| Phase 1 |
May 1 -
July 16, 2007 |
20% off
SRP |
15% off
SRP |
| Phase 2 |
July 17
- October 15, 2007 |
15% off
SRP |
10% off
SRP |
| Phase 3 |
October
16 - January 15, 2008 |
10% off
SRP |
N/A |
Only the product price is discounted; the subscription price is not
discounted.
Upgrades from AutoCAD LT 2005 to AutoCAD LT 2008 software are not eligible
for this sales promotion.
4. What if I don't upgrade before the retirement date?
You do not have to upgrade right now. You have until March 14, 2008, to
upgrade or crossgrade to the current release. After their respective retirement
dates, all of these products will be recognized under the Autodesk Legacy
Program. The Autodesk
Legacy Program gives customers who own valid licenses of select retired
Autodesk software the opportunity to purchase specially discounted licenses
of current Autodesk products. (AutoCAD
LT software is not eligible for the Autodesk Legacy Program.) To qualify
for the Autodesk Legacy
Program, you must have a valid license of the retired release and
purchase Autodesk Subscription; but otherwise, it’s easy to participate
in the Autodesk Legacy
Program and we know this may be a better option for some of our customers.
5. Can I crossgrade to another Autodesk product?
You can upgrade to the latest release of the product you're using today,
or you can upgrade to any of the powerful Autodesk solutions for the building,
manufacturing, civil and geospatial
industries.
6. Why is now the right time to upgrade?
In order to continue receiving the most benefits from your Autodesk software,
we want to make it as easy as possible for you to upgrade to the latest
release right now. Don't wait until the last minute! Today you can save
up to 20% off upgrades through July 16, 2007 with the purchase of Autodesk
Subscription. To request a quote,
complete our price quote request
form.
7. What products are being retired on March 14, 2008?
Platform Technology
AutoCAD LT® 2005*
AutoCAD® 2005
Building Solutions
Autodesk®
Architectural Desktop 2005
Infrastructure Solutions
Autodesk® Land Desktop 2005
Autodesk® Raster Design 2005
Manufacturing Solutions
AutoCAD® Mechanical
2005
AutoCAD®
Electrical 2005
Autodesk Inventor®
Series 9
Media and Entertainment
Autodesk® VIZ 2005
Autodesk® 3ds Max® 7
*Upgrades from AutoCAD LT 2005 to AutoCAD LT 2008 software are not eligible
for this sales promotion.
8. What products are eligible for the 2005 Retirement Promotion
discount?
Platform Technology
AutoCAD® 2005
Building Solutions
Autodesk®
Architectural Desktop 2005
Infrastructure Solutions
Autodesk® Land Desktop 2005
Autodesk® Raster Design 2005
Manufacturing Solutions
AutoCAD® Mechanical
2005
AutoCAD®
Electrical 2005
Autodesk Inventor®
Series 9
Media and Entertainment
Autodesk® VIZ 2005
Autodesk® 3ds Max® 7
Upgrades/crossgrades from AutoCAD LT 2005 are not eligible for 2005 Retirement
Promotion pricing.
9. What is Autodesk Subscription?
The Autodesk Subscription Program
makes it simple to keep your software up-to-date. For an annual fee, Autodesk
Subscription gives you the latest releases of your Autodesk software,
any incremental product enhancements, personalized web support direct
from Autodesk technical experts, and self-paced training to help extend
your skills. And with access to a range of exclusive community resources
and members-only privileges, you can use the power of your design tools
to the fullest and make the most of your technology investment.
Discount is on the suggested retail price of the upgrade purchase only.
Autodesk Subscription is not discounted. Offer subject to reseller participation.
Reseller prices may vary. Upgrades from AutoCAD LT 2005 to AutoCAD LT
2008 software are not eligible for this sales promotion. Offer valid in
the USA and Canada only.
Contact us for more details regarding
the Autodesk 2005 Software Retirement
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