So, my dear old Dad bought me Sibelius 5. Sealed etc, unused, but it turns out that it's the educational(?) version, (able to be loaded on up to five non-networked computers) not the professional/private version.

Now, I'm a piano teacher, and expect/want to use it for work but I don't know what to do when I register it. I'm not a college or university! (Saving is disabled after 12 days or something until it's registered). I've only just got a computer capable of running it, so only started looking at it, he bought it months ago. The Sibelius website wasn't any help, I could only find information about Sibelius 6, and even at that it wasn't very helpful as to who/what is eligible for which license. Gahhhhh...

Is there anyone who has used this who can help or give me information? I have a horrible feeling I'll fill in the registration form only to have a popup say "You cannot use this. HAHAHAHAHAHA!"

I'm guessing it's still the full version Alder : 'educational' refers to the fact it was purchased with an educational discount, and is intended for use by instrumental and/or classroom teachers in schools.

I shouldn't think you'll have a problem loading it onto your computer. Do you work in schools at all?

Yes, it is the full version. (Very pretty blue box!) It's loaded up all right, it's the registration process that concerns me a little. I don't even want to start using it till I'm (more) sure, 'cause it'd be so disappointing to get attached to it and then have the save function disabled. There's a section - it's written out in the manual - where you have to say whether it's owned by you personally, or by your school/college/university/church/business or other organisation. The sticker on the disc says "These five copies may only be used on a single school, college or university site." Which I find scary.

I've just revisited the Sibelius site, and there's not a WORD about Sibelius 5...so that's not very helpful...

Is there a phone number to ring them up? Several years ago I rang them about something and found them really helpful. There must be a help desk or something - or see if there's a bit of the website where you can ask them for help.