Thread: Microsoft TechNet Love

Originally posted by: swanysto Is Windows 7 up on MSDN yet? I haven't been paying attention, I will get the technet subscription when it is confirmed. Windows 7 has been available on technet for months now. It was RTM for a while now it's has all the flavors like starter, home basic, home premium, professional, and ultimate.

It seems that the code is attached to the presenter, and they go in and out of validity. There are other codes, but they all seem to have the same discount. It wasn't announced, I had to ask after the presentation. Are you from the San Diego area '2020?

I went to the one in DC (well, Reston, close enough). The microsoft guy kept falling asleep during the amd presentations. Can't say I blamed him.

Thanks. How many keys for a particular OS can be obtained? I seem to recall 5 per or total or something like that.

Originally posted by: Denithor Thanks. How many keys for a particular OS can be obtained? I seem to recall 5 per or total or something like that. IIRC it's ten.

Originally posted by: Spike Originally posted by: swanysto Is Windows 7 up on MSDN yet? I haven't been paying attention, I will get the technet subscription when it is confirmed. Windows 7 has been available on technet for months now. It was RTM for a while now it's has all the flavors like starter, home basic, home premium, professional, and ultimate. Was the RTM that was released a few months ago the same as the Ultimate...

It changes from time to time, I think this was the price I paid but got an extra 3months or something promotion. Last year was even better though, I think it was $1xx for the first year. If it's a really nice discount, and you already have a subscription, I understand that you don't have to wait until the last minute you can buy it now and it'll auto-extend by 1yr your expiration... I have to confirm though, and I will if...

Is Windows 7 up on MSDN yet? I haven't been paying attention, I will get the technet subscription when it is confirmed.

Yes, the RTM is the same but it will expire next year. The product keys you download from the technet site do not expire.

Originally posted by: Denithor How does this thing work? I join and can download how many copies/keys for what software? Any websites with details? TIA Technet Plus is technically meant only for IT Professionals to evaluate and train on new OS and core technologies. The license is valid only for the computers belonging to the user, and only if he/she is not using the computer in an actual production environment, eg. regular business/home use....