[fallenhitokiri]

Author here. I didn't think of them - most digital arts or however it is called students I know get a copy of the current master suite from their university.

Since the creative work is done by other people I am not fully aware of all the advantages and differences, so your analogy is likely better - even if Gimp fans will likely disagree ;)

[owobeid]

Yes, they do! However, some art students I know would like to freelance while studying to pay off their student loans. The student edition won't allow them (legally anyway) to make money off of their work.