He can probably try a UNIX version of SAS typically found on campus UNIX servers. It must be free.

Kaz

-----Original Message----- From: SAS(r) Discussion [mailto:SAS-L@LISTSERV.UGA.EDU]On Behalf Of Dunn, Toby Sent: Friday, June 25, 2004 1:11 PM To: SAS-L@LISTSERV.UGA.EDU Subject: Re: newbie question

Brien,

The short answer is no. Now having said that there is a learning version of SAS that use to sell for around $125.00 the last time I checked. Good luck.

HTH Toby Dunn

-----Original Message----- From: SAS(r) Discussion [mailto:SAS-L@LISTSERV.UGA.EDU] On Behalf Of Brien Alkire Sent: Friday, June 25, 2004 11:54 AM To: SAS-L@LISTSERV.UGA.EDU Subject: newbie question

I'm a student and need to begin learning SAS immediately.

I called the campus bookstore and was told that SAS was ordered 3 months ago but still has not shipped. I was also told that the license expires 30 June, and that there still has not been a negotiation to have replacement licenses issued, or even to have a grace period after 30 June.

Basically, SAS is not available to students.

Does anyone know of any options for me? Is it possible to get a trial version or student version online? I didn't see anything on the website.

Are there any similar shareware packages that I could work with until students are able to obtain SAS?

Thanks in advance, sorry for the newbie questions.

Brien