Rahul Sudip Bose wrote:
This does not harm the software companies as long as students dont use the software for business. But, the company can augment its income by "renting" its expensive software for some time.
->Sometimes one wants to use a particular software only 3-4 times and the trial/free version doesnt allow that OR the free alternatives might not be as good. In such cases renting might be better than buying the software.
Eagerly waiting for your advice and opinions.
As a project to have fun with. I say sure. Go ahead.
Other the other hand, if you want to create a business from it... regardless of harm, or if it is common practice, or if the free trail doesn't allow it, or etc., you are under the mercy of the software company. Remember that you agreed to the "contract for use" at the time you open the packaging. I doubt renting is on the allowed list -- you will need to separately negotiate it.
Henry