The installation process via AutoDesk's site is a bit fraught with problems. After contacting them, they've sent a slightly different version of their installers.
So, to install Maya 2015 on your home machine:
So, to install Maya 2015 on your home machine:
- Go to http://www.AutoDesk.com
- Sign up for a Student account.
- Go to http://www.autodesk.com/education/free-software/maya
- You'll probably need to sign in again.
- Choose your version and platform, and you will be provided with a Serial Number and Product Key (write those down).
- Download this and this.
- Launch Autodesk_Maya_2015_R1_dlm_002_002.sfx
- Run installer - enter serial number and product code when prompted.