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| 779488 | 2009-06-03 20:57:00 | Hi all, I'm considering buying a TechNet sub (split with a few friends). Does anyone know whether the keys on there are full ones, or if they expire after a set amount of time?? |
jwil1 (65) | ||
| 779489 | 2009-06-03 21:31:00 | Hi all, I'm considering buying a TechNet sub (split with a few friends). Does anyone know whether the keys on there are full ones, or if they expire after a set amount of time?? I had an MSDN subscription back in 2007, and the keys were for the full retail version of the software. BUT, the licensing terms were that the software was to be used for development and testing purposes, and could not be used in a production environment. From a technical perspective, there was absolutely nothing different between the software on MSDN and retail. I suspect this will be the same for Technet. There might also be a clause in the licensing that says that the software can only be used by one person (as I think that was the case with MSDN) |
somebody (208) | ||
| 779490 | 2009-06-03 22:26:00 | What Somebody points is correct - But its not a once only payment, you have to renew the subscriptions every year - if you don't then legally once your subscription expires the software has to be removed. When speaking to the Technet help desk once - they said you can have the same licence on 1 or 100 computers for evaluation purposes. There are different levels of subscriptions for Technet & MSDN. When I filled out my original application form, I had to enter (from memory - thats a while back now) all my company details, then someone in MS has to have a look and approve or disapprove the application - its not automatic - as MS did phone me to clarify one minor inconsistancy. When I renewed it earlier this year - I somehow put in the wrong expiry month from my C Card-- :waughh: Bloddy hell talk about throw a spanner in the works. |
wainuitech (129) | ||
| 779491 | 2009-06-03 23:27:00 | What Somebody points is correct - But its not a once only payment, you have to renew the subscriptions every year - if you don't then legally once your subscription expires the software has to be removed. My MSDN licence states that software received during the subscription is still licensed once the subscription has expired. |
Nermal (7077) | ||
| 779492 | 2009-06-03 23:58:00 | Cant say anything about MSDN Subs / Usages, as MSDN and TechNet Plus Subscriptions are different. | wainuitech (129) | ||
| 779493 | 2009-06-04 00:40:00 | jwil: I just noticed that you are a student (according to your profile anyway). Are you aware of MSDNAA? See: blogs.msdn.com | somebody (208) | ||
| 779494 | 2009-06-04 00:41:00 | How much does an MSDN or TechNet sub cost? I subscribe to the Microsoft Action Pack which costs about $840 a year and that give you up to 10 licenses for most of the software included. |
CYaBro (73) | ||
| 779495 | 2009-06-04 01:07:00 | MSDN is more expensive than that - depending on what version you want . Work through the options ( . microsoft . com/en-nz/subscriptions/bb842061" target="_blank">msdn . microsoft . com(en-us) . aspx) - you can go several steps in to get pricing - no fear of being charged . Technet is cheaper again, but of course has different limitations / Options . One thing I had to smile about, I was talking to Technet help desk once, and asked - "if Its evaluation software - why can you still get windows 3 . 1" -- The answer -- depends on how long you want to evaluate it for, its like all the software available , keep paying your $$ and theres no time limit ------ Hmmmmmmm |
wainuitech (129) | ||
| 779496 | 2009-06-04 21:43:00 | A couple of days ago Microsoft were handing out free TechNet subscriptions if you completed a survey. Then the link to the technet page that came up after you completed the survey was leaked onto the internet and the whole thing got pulled. Shame really as I missed out. In answer to your question, yes you do get full versions that dont expire. Be aware though that some of them still use product activation so if you activate the product you will have problems the next time you want to install it. B |
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