100 off technet

TEYFY09

use the above code

www.technet.com

makes the sub 249.00 gives you all MS OS'es, server OS, Business servers (sql, exchange) early access to betas - online training and two actual ms support calls.

Good deal, my guess is that we won't be seeing the $99 deal anymore/any time soon... At this price it's well worth it, (hell it's worth it, for me at least, at full price.)

I'm not a Microsoft power user. Is it economical to subscribe even if you plan to use only a couple products, like Windows 7 and Office 2007? And typically on one machine at a time? Or could I install another copy of Windows 7 on my girlfriend's laptop?

At first it seems practical, but having to pay $250 every year seems like it'll end up costing me way more than what I get out of it.

Comes to $263.94 after tax. Seems like a good deal to me since I want a couple Win7 keys anyway and wouldn't mind trying Office 2010.

If I subscribed, could I put Windows 7 on my computer, my girlfriend's laptop, and WHS on an upcoming Norco 4220 build?

Originally Posted by GJSNeptune

If I subscribed, could I put Windows 7 on my computer, my girlfriend's laptop, and WHS on an upcoming Norco 4220 build?

You will get the keys which don't expire, all the software are retail copies with retail keys. You could buy a one year sub and not renew, and you'll still be able to use the keys and software. Just be sure to download all the ISOs and save your keys before your sub expires.

You typically get 10 keys for each software, and even each sub-version of it. For example, Vista Business, Home Premium, and Ultimate are all different versions, so you get 10 keys for each. You get a single key for WHS which I think is multiple-use.

fucking sweet. i think i'm gonna do this.

Originally Posted by GJSNeptune

I'm not a Microsoft power user. Is it economical to subscribe even if you plan to use only a couple products, like Windows 7 and Office 2007? And typically on one machine at a time? Or could I install another copy of Windows 7 on my girlfriend's laptop?

Well think about this: Would the cost of TechNet be less than the cost of the few products you might use? In most cases, it is.

I paid $290 for my TechNet subscription. I've downloaded the following so far:

Microsoft Office 2007 Enterprise
Windows Vista Ultimate x64 (two keys, two licenses)
Microsoft Server 2008 Enterprise x64
Microsoft Exchange Server 2007
Microsoft Windows Virtual Server 2005

Add up the costs of all that software and my TechNet subscription would have been a steal even at full price. Plus I get access to all the Beta and RC software I want.

Originally Posted by BillLeeLee

You will get the keys which don't expire, all the software are retail copies with retail keys. You could buy a one year sub and not renew, and you'll still be able to use the keys and software. Just be sure to download all the ISOs and save your keys before your sub expires.

You typically get 10 keys for each software, and even each sub-version of it. For example, Vista Business, Home Premium, and Ultimate are all different versions, so you get 10 keys for each. You get a single key for WHS which I think is multiple-use.

Wow. I figured the keys required an active sub. That's killer then.

Any idea when/if this code expires?

Is there anyway for Joe User to sign up. It looks like I might need to be a MS partner?

Originally Posted by bpmurrGT

Is there anyway for Joe User to sign up. It looks like I might need to be a MS partner?

Anyone can sign up for it.

Originally Posted by GJSNeptune

Wow. I figured the keys required an active sub. That's killer then.

Any idea when/if this code expires?

It lasts until 7/3, so you have a week to scrape up the cash.

Originally Posted by bpmurrGT

Is there anyway for Joe User to sign up. It looks like I might need to be a MS partner?

Make a live.com/hotmail account. Normal people can sign up.

If I subscribed, could I put Windows 7 on my computer, my girlfriend's laptop, and WHS on an upcoming Norco 4220 build?

technically yes...legally, no ..

unless I'm interpreting this wrong...

2 Software licensed for evaluation purposes only - not for use in staging or production environments.

What constitutes staging and production?

Production is making money.

Originally Posted by GJSNeptune

What constitutes staging and production?

I honestly don't know.....but my guess would be Microsoft is well aware of the fact that many people download and use the software for personal use on multiple machines ...all legality aside, it would be very naive of them to think otherwise....


I'm not condoning this, I'm just making an observation.

I'm looking onto grabbing this. Thanks!

You should use one key for one machine and no more.Hell you get 10 keys for each product. What more do you need?

ok just to get this more clear,

If i buy this sub, i can download full retail versions of vista, windows 7, office and such. and have them be legit for ever? by retail i mean if i went and bought it at newegg.

edit:

NM. Someone answered before I posted. Should have refreshed.