Microsoft Tech Net Subscribers Club

[DanishDevil]

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41mMeBxaG%2BL._SL500_AA280_.jpg

Just got one myself! I'll be making this all nice later. No time at the moment, but this is obviously for Tech Net Subscribers and will also serve as a place for us to talk about the programs we have available to us as subscribers.

TechNet Subscribers:

DanishDevil
twilyth
bogmali
kg4icg
niko084
qubit
erocker
rampage
Delta6326
Wile E
Paulieg
Binge
qubit
YinYang.ERROR
blkhogan
Arctucas
t_ski
Mindweaver


MSDN Subscribers:

Scrizz

[twilyth]

I joined up a couple months ago to get access to the operating systems. Kind of bummed me out that I could get win 3.11 and DOS but not Win95, 98, Me, NT, etc. But since I'll probably end up with 4 machines again soon, it pretty much paid for itself. Still not a big fan of MS, but sometimes you've got to go with the flow.

[bogmali]

Subscribed........Been a TechNet Plus subscriber since 2006:D

BTW DD, I just installed Storage Server 2008 to my file server project......:rockout:

[Duxx]

Yah, I'm about to pull the trigger.. trying to grab dad to go 50/50 with me :)

[bogmali]

Yah, I'm about to pull the trigger.. trying to grab dad to go 50/50 with me :)

:eek:

:shadedshu

:rolleyes:

Dad should get it for you......I know I would:D

[Duxx]

:eek:

:shadedshu

:rolleyes:

Dad should get it for you......I know I would:D

Well he doesn't have his kids running around playing games on i7's either :D (or was that a Q6600, prolly upgraded since last time) :p

[DanishDevil]

:eek:

:shadedshu

:rolleyes:

Dad should get it for you......I know I would:D

Will you be my father?

[grunt_408]

@Bogmali I am the son you always wanted :) I was checking out technet lastnight , not bad for the amount you pay. I am seriously considering the idea.

[Wile E]

Me and my dad should be grabbing ours in a couple of weeks. Once I told him about it, he was totally sold on spending the $175 with me. lol.

[DanishDevil]

Just be aware that there are taxes involved. 9.25% tax is a lot.

Adding working discount coupon codes to the first post.

[stinger608]

Damn Danish, didn't realize that you had the Technet club man, I would of posted the coupon code here.

[Kreij]

I signed up for one of the free Technet "Plus" subscriptions when they were offering them. I am seriously considering actually purchasing one when the free one expires.

[Scrizz]

lucky u

[DanishDevil]

I signed up for one of the free Technet "Plus" subscriptions when they were offering them. I am seriously considering actually purchasing one when the free one expires.

You mean you didn't get owned and get yours deleted?

[twilyth]

If one of your motivations for signing up is VirtualPC (not sure if this requires a license), check out VirtualBox from Sun Micro. I think it is a more powerful and flexible system. Maybe not as easy to set up though. Although I've had issues with both - but then I'm also a newb when it comes to such things.

[grunt_408]

I will be signing up very soon it is all too good to not do it. The benifits far outweigh the initial cost.

[A Cheese Danish]

Well, if I ever start making monies, I'm certain I will get one. In the long run, it is well worth it.
I'll keep yall posted if I do join.

[stinger608]

I will be signing up very soon it is all too good to not do it. The benifits far outweigh the initial cost.

Yea, and with me running 3 desktop systems plus a laptop, it would cost waaaaaaaay more to purchase separate copies of Windows 7 than the subscription.

[Lillebror]

Ive ben thinking about buying it. But - If i buy it, would i be able to download win 7 and install it on my own and my parents computer, from technet? Just a little curious, if the licenses are only for me and my own private stuff.

[DanishDevil]

Well they're intended for IT professionals who use multiple computers, and you can get multiple keys from Tech Net. You would have to look at the terms and conditions. My guess is that you're only supposed to use it on your own stuff, but if you're an IT professional of a company, then you could probably use it on all the machines. I have a feeling there's some gray area there.

[kg4icg]

Technet Plus subscriber myself since June. Got it for the special price of 249.00

[DanishDevil]

Nice! Saved a few bucks over us lazy bums who waited until now and used a coupon code :p

[twilyth]

Well they're intended for IT professionals who use multiple computers, and you can get multiple keys from Tech Net. You would have to look at the terms and conditions. My guess is that you're only supposed to use it on your own stuff, but if you're an IT professional of a company, then you could probably use it on all the machines. I have a feeling there's some gray area there.

I don't remember how it's worded, but yes, you're only supposed to use it on your own stuff - for "testing and evaluation" - or something like that.

I think it's one of those situations where MS gives you a wink and a nod though.

'We have to say you can't use it on any machine, but in reality, we won't bust your chops if you don't abuse it'.

So unless they start getting hits from a bunch of different IP addresses with people trying to update different products that come back to your Technet license, I don't think you'll have a problem - but I won't swear to it.

[InTeL-iNsIdE]

Just to let people know the codes posted at the top (TMSAM10 - TMSAM04) will work in other countries not just the US:

TechNet Plus Direct Download Only All Languages was >> £234.21 with the above codes >> £175.66

Not bloody bad if you ask me.

[DanishDevil]

So you bought one?

[DanishDevil]

Update for everybody.

Just got off the phone with MS, and they told me that everybody who bought their subscription between Sunday the 26th and today is not getting access to their subscriber benefits, and they are working on fixing the problem. If you are trying to activate your subscription, and you keep getting an "unrecognized subscription data" error, this is why. They have assured me that they are working on the problem, and that everybody who was affected will have their subscription dates changed to start the day they activate their subscription, rather than the day they purchased it.

The lady on the phone promised me that I would have access by next week, which is when Windows 7 RTM will be available :)

[bogmali]

Next week, which is when Windows 7 RTM will be available :)


And the race is on as to who can DL the RTM, install it, and post some screenies:D

[DanishDevil]

Aww crap my sub isn't even activated yet! No fair!

[DanishDevil]

Just an update for you guys in case you're wondering or are in my situation, TechNet Activation is still borked. I'm about to come unglued at them, along with another thousand or more people who have gotten a subscription within the past week.

[TheMailMan78]

How much does it cost in US currency?

[Crocodyle]

How much does it cost in US currency?

The "TechNet Plus Direct" subscription where you would only be able to download the things you're given is $261.75 after the promo code but before the promo code, the price is $349.00.

The "TechNet Plus Single User" subscription where you can either order the things or download them is $449.25 after the promo code but before the promo code, the price is $599.00.
The international subscription is $524.25 after the code and before the code it is $699.00.

I was wondering if the Technet subscription would include Windows 7 Ultimate.
I'm going to be installing Windows 7 Ultimate onto 5 or more PCs and I was hoping this is the best way to do it.

Also, my download speed is regularly 200kb/s to 300kb/s.
Should I go for the Direct subscription or the Single User subscription?

[DanishDevil]

Single user. Once you download the ISO, you can just generate keys. I would run it overnight instead of paying more for the discs. They will have W7 Ultimate available on August 6th.

[Crocodyle]

Single user. Once you download the ISO, you can just generate keys. I would run it overnight instead of paying more for the discs. They will have W7 Ultimate available on August 6th.

Is there a limit on the amount of keys I can generate?

And how long do the promo codes last?

[DanishDevil]

Promo codes' expiration dates are unknown.

I believe you get 10 keys per version, so 10 Ultimate, 10 Professional, 10 Home Premium.

And YAY MY SUBSCRIPTION JUST ACTIVATED!

[Crocodyle]

Promo codes' expiration dates are unknown.

I believe you get 10 keys per version, so 10 Ultimate, 10 Professional, 10 Home Premium.

And YAY MY SUBSCRIPTION JUST ACTIVATED!

Congrats, dude!
When did you apply for the subscription again?

I'm just wanting to get a rough estimate of how long I'll have to wait.

[TheMailMan78]

Promo codes' expiration dates are unknown.

I believe you get 10 keys per version, so 10 Ultimate, 10 Professional, 10 Home Premium.

And YAY MY SUBSCRIPTION JUST ACTIVATED!

Ill be your best friend for a Windows 7 key :laugh:

[DaveK]

Let me get this straight, for the price of a 1 year subscription (€373, €280 with 25% off code) I get access to what? Windows 7 when it comes out? 10 keys for each version?

Can I use those keys whenever I want? On multiple computers? Are they retail so I can use them forever?

[Paulieg]

Technet is so worth it. I'm holding out for a better coupon code. They've run like 40% off before....

[DanishDevil]

Let me get this straight, for the price of a 1 year subscription (€373, €280 with 25% off code) I get access to what? Windows 7 when it comes out? 10 keys for each version?

Can I use those keys whenever I want? On multiple computers? Are they retail so I can use them forever?

These are the programs, and I believe you get 10 keys to each version of these (Ultimate/Enterprise/Home Premium/etc. when applicable)

* Access 2003
* Access 2007
* Accounting
* Business Contact Manager
* Business ScoreCard Manager
* Front Page
* Groove 2007
* Hyper-V Server 2008
* Hyper-V Server 2008 R2
* InfoPath 2003
* InfoPath 2007
* Interconnect 2004
* Interconnect 2007
* Internet Explorer 6.0
* Office 2003
* Office 2007
* Office Communicator 2005
* Office Communicator 2007
* Office Communicator 2007 R2
* Office Communicator Web Access
* Office Servers 2007
* Office XP
* OneNote 2003
* OneNote 2007
* Outlook 2003
* Outlook 2007
* PerformancePoint Server
* ProClarity
* Project 2002
* Project 2003
* Project 2003 Server
* Project 2007
* Project Portfolio Server 2006
* Project Portfolio Server 2007
* Publisher 2003
* Publisher 2007
* SharePoint Designer 2007
* Small Business Accounting(App)
* Virtual PC 2004
* Virtual PC 2007
* Virtual PC for Mac 6.1
* Virtual PC for Mac 7.0
* Virtual Server 2005
* Virtual Server 2005 R2
* Visio 2002
* Visio 2003
* Visio 2007
* Dynamics AX 2009
* Dynamics AX 4.0
* Dynamics Axapta 3.0
* Dynamics CRM 1.0
* Dynamics CRM 1.2
* Dynamics CRM 3.0
* Dynamics CRM 4.0
* Dynamics GP 10.0
* Dynamics GP 7.5
* Dynamics GP 8.0
* Dynamics GP 9.0
* Dynamics NAV 2009
* Dynamics NAV 4.0
* Dynamics NAV 5.0
* Dynamics Point of Sale 2009
* Point of Sale 1.0
* Small Business Accounting
* Small Business Manager Financials 7.5
* Small Business Manager Financials 8.0
* Small Business Manager Financials 9.0
* Solomon 5.5
* Solomon 6.0
* Solomon 6.5
* Solomon 7.0
* Solomon FRx
* Compute Cluster Pack
* MS-DOS
* Small Business Server 2003
* Small Business Server 2003 R2
* Windows 3.1 (16-bit)
* Windows 3.11 (16-bit)
* Windows 3.2 (16-bit)
* Windows 7
* Windows Advanced Server
* Windows CE DirectX Kit
* Windows CE Toolkit Visual C++ 6.0
* Windows Essential Business Server 2008
* Windows Home Server
* Windows Internet Explorer 7
* Windows Internet Explorer 8
* Windows Server 2003
* Windows Server 2003 R2
* Windows Server 2008
* Windows Server 2008 R2
* Windows Services for UNIX 1.0
* Windows Services for UNIX 2.0
* Windows Services for UNIX 3.0
* Windows Services for UNIX 3.5
* Windows Small Business Server 2008
* Windows Storage Server 2008
* Windows Vista
* Windows XP
* Workgroups 3.11 (16-bit)
* Antigen
* Application Virtualization for Terminal Services
* BizTalk Server 2002
* BizTalk Server 2004
* BizTalk Server 2006
* BizTalk Server 2006 R2
* BizTalk Server 2009
* BizTalk Server Accelerators and Adapters
* Commerce Server 2002
* Commerce Server 2007
* Commerce Server 2009
* Connected Services Framework
* Content Management Server
* Customer Care Framework 2005
* Customer Care Framework 2008
* Customer Care Framework 2009
* Desktop Optimization Pack
* Exchange Server 2003
* Exchange Server 2007
* Exchange Server 2010
* Forefront Client Security
* Forefront Client Security Beta
* Forefront Security for Exchange Server
* Forefront Security for SharePoint
* Forefront Security, Office Communications Server
* Forefront Server Security Management Console
* Forms Server
* Groove Server
* Host Integration Server 2000
* Host Integration Server 2004
* Host Integration Server 2006
* Identity Integration Server 2003
* Identity Lifecycle Manager 2007
* ISA Server 2004
* ISA Server 2006
* Live Communications Server 2003
* Live Communications Server 2005
* Office Communications Server 2007
* Office Communications Server 2007 R2
* Operations Manager 2000
* Operations Manager 2005
* Project Server
* Search Server 2008
* SharePoint Server 2001
* SharePoint Server 2003
* SharePoint Server 2007
* SharePoint Server 2007 Search
* Speech Server 2004
* SQL Server 2000
* SQL Server 2005
* SQL Server 2008
* SQL Server Compact 3.5
* System Center Capacity Planner
* System Center Configuration Manager
* System Center Data Protection Manager
* System Center Essentials 2007
* System Center Mobile Device Manager
* System Center Operations Manager
* System Center Reporting Manager 2006
* System Center Virtual Machine Manager
* Systems Management Server 2003
* Systems Management Server 2003 R2
* TechNet Technical Library
* Technet Briefings
* TechNet Webcasts
* Technical Services Guides
* Windows Server 2008 Training
* Windows Vista Training
* .NET Compact Framework 1.0
* .NET Compact Framework 2.0
* .NET Framework 1.0
* .NET Framework 1.1
* .NET Framework Redistributable 1.0
* .NET Framework Redistributable 2.0
* .NET Framework Redistributable 3.0
* Application Compatibility
* Baseline Security Analyzer 2.0.1
* Bookshelf Symbol 7
* CRC 3.05
* Data Analyzer 2002
* IIS
* ILMerge
* Internet Security and Acceleration
* Log Parser
* MSXML 4.0
* Office Resource Kit
* Services for Netware
* Solver Foundation
* SQL Server Migration Assistant
* SQL Server Tool (SQLH2)
* Translation Glossaries
* Windows Hardware Compatibility
* Windows Installer
* Windows Server Update
* Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor 1.0
* WinFS
* XML Parser 3.0

Sorry for the long post :o

You get retail keys so you can use them forever. They do not expire when you cancel/don't renew your subscription.

DISCLAIMER: This is what I believe to be true. There may be some programs that are listed that you can't get all the versions of, etc.

[Crocodyle]

When you get the Technet Plus Direct subscription, do you get ANYTHING by mail?
Or is everything activated and notified through email?

[DanishDevil]

You get a TechNet membership card :) I'll post pics when I get mine.

[Crocodyle]

You get a TechNet membership card :) I'll post pics when I get mine.

'Looking forward to seeing it!

One more question:
Is there anyway I can use Paypal to subscribe? I currently don't have a credit card but I have a bank account as well as my monthly bank statement to do the order.

[DanishDevil]

Congrats, dude!
When did you apply for the subscription again?

I'm just wanting to get a rough estimate of how long I'll have to wait.

Now that they fixed it, you shouldn't have to wait.

'Looking forward to seeing it!

One more question:
Is there anyway I can use Paypal to subscribe? I currently don't have a credit card but I have a bank account as well as my monthly bank statement to do the order.

They ask for a CC. I would have used PayPal if it let me. No Paypal :(

[bogmali]

When you get the Technet Plus Direct subscription, do you get ANYTHING by mail?
Or is everything activated and notified through email?


There are two different subscription programs here, Plus Direct and Plus Single User.

**Plus Direct**

All Online Access

Access to all TechNet Plus resources via the members-only TechNet Plus benefits portal for an individual user. Does not include DVD shipments.

* Full-version evaluation software without time limits
* Beta software releases
* Technical Information Library
* Professional Support Incidents
* Managed newsgroups
* Online concierge Chat
* Technical training resources and Microsoft E-Learning Courses

**Plus Single User**

DVD Delivery

Access to all TechNet Plus resources via online benefits portal and regular DVD shipments for a single user.

* Full-version evaluation software without time limits
* Beta software releases
* Technical Information Library
* Professional Support Incidents
* Managed newsgroups
* Online concierge Chat
* Technical training resources and Microsoft E-Learning Courses


10 keys per apps as previously stated and you can install them on multiple PCs as long as you some kind of affiliation with them. The big NO-NO is that these apps are strictly "Not for Sale" (NFS) and some of you already know or have an idea on how MS goes after and treats perpetrators that violate their EULA. But bottom line, it is worth it down to the penny;)

[bogmali]

I will post my member ID card later when I get home.

[DanishDevil]

Thanks for the clarifications bogmali! I should have my card in my mailbox. I just don't want to walk all the way down there!

[Dippyskoodlez]

And the race is on as to who can DL the RTM, install it, and post some screenies:D

RTM screenies are already "around" :p

Oddly enough, looks just like the RC did. COINCIDENCE? :roll:

[niko084]

Proud owner for ....... Longer than most the kids around here have known how to install ram :)

[Meecrob]

Proud owner for ....... Longer than most the kids around here have known how to install ram :)

you ever installed "sips" ram? if not then i been dealing with computers longer then u :P

sips ram is effectivly a 32pin SIMM but with needle contact points on the bottem rather then the normal flat conntact points, real pain in the butt, made me crazy deling with systems that used that crap, 64-256k PER STICK was the norm back then, some companys soldered pins onto 30-32pin simms to allow up to 4mb per stick on those POS systems.....but then most of the systems couldnt make use of it!!!

[niko084]

you ever installed "sips" ram? if not then i been dealing with computers longer then u :P

sips ram is effectivly a 32pin SIMM but with needle contact points on the bottem rather then the normal flat conntact points, real pain in the butt, made me crazy deling with systems that used that crap, 64-256k PER STICK was the norm back then, some companys soldered pins onto 30-32pin simms to allow up to 4mb per stick on those POS systems.....but then most of the systems couldnt make use of it!!!

Ohh, I have dealt with all sorts... Including the good 'ole solder it to the board because sockets didn't exist.

Oh the days! I HAVE 32k of RAM!!!! HAHAHAHA I ownz a supaZ computerZ!

[Crocodyle]

Anybody know a good way to convince any father to let their son subscribe?
I have the money and it actually is MY money, but he isn't letting me order it.

I asked him if he wanted to half it with me just in case it deals with the whole "Son, you need to save up." thing but he didn't want to take my other half.
I tried making a median and the only thing he offered is "Once you know what you want to do after Grade 12, then I'll let you buy it." I could simply say "Computer Science" but I don't want to do that because it might seem like I'm lying through his eyes, just to get a subscription.

Haha.

[TheMailMan78]

Anybody know a good way to convince any father to let their son subscribe?
I have the money and it actually is MY money, but he isn't letting me order it.

I asked him if he wanted to half it with me just in case it deals with the whole "Son, you need to save up." thing but he didn't want to take my other half.
I tried making a median and the only thing he offered is "Once you know what you want to do after Grade 12, then I'll let you buy it." I could simply say "Computer Science" but I don't want to do that because it might seem like I'm lying through his eyes, just to get a subscription.

Haha.

:laugh: Ah yes how simple life was then.

[qubit]

Hi, thanks for the invite, Danish. :)

[DanishDevil]

No problemo. Welcome to the club! Added up top.

WHO'S EXCITED FOR WINDOWS 7!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!? RAISE THOSE HANDS! :rockout:

[erocker]

Sign me up. I've had my subscription for a little over a year now. :)

[DanishDevil]

Consider yourself enlisted in a mandatory 4 years of service. Erm...I mean in the Tech Net Subscribers club :p

[DanishDevil]

WINDOWS 7 IS OUT!!!

http://img.techpowerup.org/090806/Capture072.jpg

W00t!

[Duxx]

WINDOWS 7 IS OUT!!!

http://img.techpowerup.org/090806/Capture072.jpg

W00t!

UGHHHHHHHHHHH When I get back, going to have to get technet... i can't wait any longer.

[DanishDevil]

Give into TechNet! GIVEEEE INNNN!!!!!

[Crocodyle]

DAMMIT.

And those downloads count as retail copies/keys?

[DanishDevil]

They are retail keys and retail ISO's.

[Crocodyle]

What boggles me is how they're putting Enterprise AND Ultimate retail copies available.

According to wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_7_editions), Enterprise and Ultimate offer the same thing.
The only difference is that Enterprise is only available to Volume Licensing customers.

Could the keys they give out for Enterprise be Volume Licensing Keys?

[DanishDevil]

Not sure. I thought if you wanted volume licensing you had to do something else to get the keys...

[stinger608]

What boggles me is how they're putting Enterprise AND Ultimate retail copies available.

According to wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_7_editions), Enterprise and Ultimate offer the same thing.
The only difference is that Enterprise is only available to Volume Licensing customers.

Could the keys they give out for Enterprise be Volume Licensing Keys?

Not sure. I thought if you wanted volume licensing you had to do something else to get the keys...

Yea, you have to have a Volume Licensing subscription. You can still download the Enterprise edition, but it is still just the single use type. The only difference from Ultimate and Enterprise, is that Enterprise does not, by default, have the Windows games installed.

[Crocodyle]

Yea, you have to have a Volume Licensing subscription. You can still download the Enterprise edition, but it is still just the single use type. The only difference from Ultimate and Enterprise, is that Enterprise does not, by default, have the Windows games installed.

Mmmm good to know!
Thanks,

[bogmali]

Leaching it ATM......Ultimate X64 for now and Enterprise later:rockout:

[Crocodyle]

How are the download speeds from the Microsoft/TechNet website?

Good?
Bad?

[bogmali]

How are the download speeds from the Microsoft/TechNet website?

Good?
Bad?


Not bad.....not too slow:D I started DLing 10 minutes ago and it's at 32% of the 3GB file.

[stinger608]

Yea, can't wait until I can afford to get my damn subscription!!! Should be in the next month or so:toast:

[Wile E]

Yea, can't wait until I can afford to get my damn subscription!!! Should be in the next month or so:toast:

Ditto. Waiting on a rebate check. The suspense is killing me. lol.

[DanishDevil]

My download failed pretty much right after I left my room for work. Looks like I'll be downloading the files to my lappy at home over the weekend :(

I have a nifty Lightscribe burner in my lappy though. Think I'll make use of that for a Windows 7 Ultimate x64 disc :) What picture do you guys think I should use? Remember the center won't show up:

http://www.verbatim-europe.com/insert_images/form_surfaces/lightscribe.jpg

[Crocodyle]

My download failed pretty much right after I left my room for work. Looks like I'll be downloading the files to my lappy at home over the weekend :(

I have a nifty Lightscribe burner in my lappy though. Think I'll make use of that for a Windows 7 Ultimate x64 disc :) What picture do you guys think I should use? Remember the center won't show up:

http://www.verbatim-europe.com/insert_images/form_surfaces/lightscribe.jpg

If it's possible, have this circular thing around the center: http://images.chron.com/blogs/techblog/archives/win7jpg.jpg

Also, I'll be subscribing later on today :D
My father said if I just pass my road test and get my FULL driver's license he'll be happy to let me get it. I PASSED.

And hopefully the coupon codes last a few more hours >;[

And is there still tax on the purchase? I live in Canada; is there anything I need to know before purchasing the subscription?
Like do I need to convert the currency on the card to USD or will the Microsoft site do that itself?

[suraswami]

My download failed pretty much right after I left my room for work. Looks like I'll be downloading the files to my lappy at home over the weekend :(

I have a nifty Lightscribe burner in my lappy though. Think I'll make use of that for a Windows 7 Ultimate x64 disc :) What picture do you guys think I should use? Remember the center won't show up:

http://www.verbatim-europe.com/insert_images/form_surfaces/lightscribe.jpg

Its not going to be in color, so pick something that will look nice in that mono color. Good idea, I have both DVD and CD LS disks tho the CD LS disks are from Verbatim and not liking the quality. The DVD is from HP and its nice. Looking forward to get some TDKs, they are the best.

Subscribed to Technet yesterday. Its time to play with Windows 2008 and Win7.:rockout:

[Paulieg]

It's getting VERY hard to wait for another 40% coupon code. I'm getting very close to pulling the trigger...:twitch:

[bogmali]

It's getting VERY hard to wait for another 40% coupon code. I'm getting very close to pulling the trigger...:twitch:


Yeah Paul I can't find anything else that's bigger than the current 25% off discount:(:banghead:

[kg4icg]

Well I have mine and using it right now. Glad I pulled the Technet Plus sub handle in June when they offered it for 249. Currently running Win 7 Ultimate X64

[AltecV1]

It's getting VERY hard to wait for another 40% coupon code. I'm getting very close to pulling the trigger...:twitch:

thats no reason to kill yourself:roll:

[DanishDevil]

It's getting VERY hard to wait for another 40% coupon code. I'm getting very close to pulling the trigger...:twitch:

Doooooooooo iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit!

[Easy Rhino]

so what do you get with a technet subscription?

[TheMailMan78]

so what do you get with a technet subscription?

A chance to touch Bill Gates taint.

[MoonPig]

Where are the screenshots of the RTM!

It's been a day now! lol.

[95Viper]

It's getting VERY hard to wait for another 40% coupon code. I'm getting very close to pulling the trigger...:twitch:

Try these:http://www.retailmenot.com/view/technet.com

http://www.geekzone.co.nz/forums.asp?forumid=86&topicid=36990

:)

[Easy Rhino]

A chance to touch Bill Gates taint.

you can't put a price on that :laugh:

[bogmali]

Where are the screenshots of the RTM!

It's been a day now! lol.


Not much of a difference from the RC IMHO;) I'm using it right now but couldn't tell the difference. The lower right corner of the desktop no longer shows the build number and such;)

Here's my Desktop;)

http://forums.techpowerup.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=27642&stc=1&d=1249677369

[Easy Rhino]

so, how much does a technet subscription cost and what do i get with it?

[DanishDevil]

Try these:http://www.retailmenot.com/view/technet.com

http://www.geekzone.co.nz/forums.asp?forumid=86&topicid=36990

:)

First link's codes have already been tested and there are two working codes in the first post.

Second link's code does not work.

so, how much does a technet subscription cost and what do i get with it?

Tech Net Plus subscriptions for $349 for the first year (25% off Coupon Codes in first post) and $249 to renew each year. You get retail keys for most of the software listed here (http://forums.techpowerup.com/showpost.php?p=1502526&postcount=44).

[Easy Rhino]

thanks. not worth it for me then.

[DanishDevil]

Unless you want multiple copies of Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, or Office 2007/2010 or a combination of those, then it's not worth it.

Just remember that the keys you get are full retail keys, so they never expire, even if you cancel your subscription.

[Easy Rhino]

Unless you want multiple copies of Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, or Office 2007/2010 or a combination of those, then it's not worth it.

Just remember that the keys you get are full retail keys, so they never expire, even if you cancel your subscription.

well how many keys are we talking? i dont need any of the office keys or server keys as i use fedora for all of that stuff.

[Cold Storm]

10 keys i believe... It's 261.75 for you if you use the second code from the first link 95 linked..

[Easy Rhino]

10 keys i believe... It's 261.75 for you if you use the second code from the first link 95 linked..

can i sell these keys?

[DanishDevil]

No. That's the one thing you absolutely cannot do.

[Easy Rhino]

No. That's the one thing you absolutely cannot do.

oh. so what do i do with 10 keys of 1 OS ?

[DanishDevil]

Tech Net is made for IT Professionals, so people who have a lot of computers. I currently have 3, so it's worth it for me.

[Easy Rhino]

Tech Net is made for IT Professionals, so people who have a lot of computers. I currently have 3, so it's worth it for me.

ahhh, i see.

[qubit]

Tech Net is made for IT Professionals, so people who have a lot of computers. I currently have 3, so it's worth it for me.

My TechNet sub went live yesterday and I don't quite understand something about the keys.

1. For a product like Win7, XP etc, I can just keep clicking for new keys. Does the system have a limit on how many keys it generates? Are those keys linked to my account?

2. Also, what exactly are the static activation keys? Are they the same for everyone?

Also, I can't seem to access my subscription at the moment, as in manage my sub, or access the downloads page etc - it just reports an error and doesn't specify what that is. Logging out/in again doesn't help and nor does clearing the temp files or cookies.

Is the site not working properly, or is it something at my end?

EDIT: the site is back.

[DanishDevil]

You get 10 keys per account per version per product. Static activation keys might be the same, or they might be assigned to you.

[rampage]

i just signed up with the code " tnscp09n30 " and got 30% off of the Australian price


$512 reduced to $358 it makes it worth it for all the pc's in the house

dont know if it was just me but i couldn't see USA in the list


:pimp:

[Easy Rhino]

well then i guess me and 9 friends could pony up $30 a piece and each have our own Win 7 Key.

[DanishDevil]

It's supposed to be for yourself. Read their terms before you do something you could regret.

[Easy Rhino]

It's supposed to be for yourself. Read their terms before you do something you could regret.

bah.

[rampage]

how long dose it usually take to get the "Benefit Access Number (subscriber ID)"

[DanishDevil]

bah.

Do you really think Microsoft would allow you to do all of this? They would lose tons of money. They're not stupid enough to let people exploit Tech Net.

how long dose it usually take to get the "Benefit Access Number (subscriber ID)"

It's on your receipt of payment dude.

[Easy Rhino]

Do you really think Microsoft would allow you to do all of this? They would lose tons of money. They're not stupid enough to let people exploit Tech Net.

of course i dont think they would let me. but how would they find out?

[DanishDevil]

IP addresses. If all your friends live close and you're on the same ISP you could probably pull it off. It's still against the EULA, though.

[rampage]

i dont think ip addresses and distance would be enough, what would happen if you owned pc's a 2 or 3, locations say 2 or 3 small business's that you got the keys for?


even so it still dosnt make it ok to sell off the codes or all pitch in to get a code kind of thing..

[Mussels]

of course i dont think they would let me. but how would they find out?

IP addresses. If all your friends live close and you're on the same ISP you could probably pull it off. It's still against the EULA, though.



They wont check by that method. for all they know he has dynamic IP addresses, and takes his laptop to work, home, and internet cafes.


More or less MS has no way to know if you sell the keys: but if they DO catch you (someone reports you, all your keys get activated 200x) - then you're likely to get 500 microsoft lawyers kick you in the balls, and sue you for scuffing their shoes.


One thing to remember here, is that a technet subscription (especially after the discounts) costs less than a single retail copy of 7 ultimate - even if you only want the one OS (or two, for a laptop) - you come out ahead.

[stinger608]

They wont check by that method. for all they know he has dynamic IP addresses, and takes his laptop to work, home, and internet cafes.


More or less MS has no way to know if you sell the keys: but if they DO catch you (someone reports you, all your keys get activated 200x) - then you're likely to get 500 microsoft lawyers kick you in the balls, and sue you for scuffing their shoes.


One thing to remember here, is that a technet subscription (especially after the discounts) costs less than a single retail copy of 7 ultimate - even if you only want the one OS (or two, for a laptop) - you come out ahead.

That is so true Mussels! If one has more than a single computer at home, then the Technet subscription is cheaper than purchasing 2 copies of Windows 7 Professional:rockout:

[jamesrt2004]

of course i dont think they would let me. but how would they find out?

I would never do this ;)

[Mussels]

james... we uhh, DO have microsoft reps hanging around the forum....

[qubit]

One thing to remember here, is that a technet subscription (especially after the discounts) costs less than a single retail copy of 7 ultimate - even if you only want the one OS (or two, for a laptop) - you come out ahead.

For us in Blighty, it's actually more (£241 TechNet inc 15% off v £190 Win7 Ultimate) but I still got it, because you get all those other products thrown in. For example, one of the server operating systems is £400-£500, so it becomes terrifically good value at that point. (And I want to play with servers and AD etc ;) )

On top of that you get 10 keys for each operating system!

And finally, I'm running 7 RTM right now. :)

[Mussels]

well, rampage (my brother) just used a 30% code yesterday, and he pasted it here in his post - so it comes a lot closer ;)

[qubit]

well, rampage (my brother) just used a 30% code yesterday, and he pasted it here in his post - so it comes a lot closer ;)

30%? Wow! Can you put the code here - I just want to see if it works with the UK site and see if I can have a cry at what might have been. :cry: :laugh:

[Mussels]

http://forums.techpowerup.com/showpost.php?p=1507569&postcount=98

i just said he posted it, its on the last page.

[Easy Rhino]

30%? Wow! Can you put the code here - I just want to see if it works with the UK site and see if I can have a cry at what might have been. :cry: :laugh:

it only works for australia. :)

[Easy Rhino]

well i obviously wouln't sell the keys, as a professional courtesy, i am just curious of how they would know. also, if i did split the keys it would be with family so it wouldnt matter in the end.

[Mussels]

:( bummer, i thought it was a global discount. I googled and it was the first hit, i never searched for aussie codes in particular.


well i obviously wouln't sell the keys, as a professional courtesy, i am just curious of how they would know. also, if i did split the keys it would be with family so it wouldnt matter in the end.



Siiiigh. scroll up. post 107.

[Easy Rhino]

:( bummer, i thought it was a global discount. I googled and it was the first hit, i never searched for aussie codes in particular.






Siiiigh. scroll up. post 107.

i know i already read that post. i was simply replying rhetorically.

[Mussels]

i know i already read that post. i was simply replying rhetorically.

that just confuses me. lets stick with a question-answer approach, to prevent my mind melting and destroying the southern hemisphere.

[qubit]

:( bummer, i thought it was a global discount. I googled and it was the first hit, i never searched for aussie codes in particular.

Well, the official UK code (TNWIN71) on their website hasn't worked all week. When I called their freephone number, they said a lot of people had reported this.

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-gb/ms788692.aspx

Why do I have the feeling it's by design...

Thanks for pointing me to Rampage's post: naturally, that key didn't work either. <sigh>

[Mussels]

just google for "technet plus discount" and try all that you find.

[Delta6326]

wow just found out about technet i want it sooooooo bbbaaadddlllyy im trying to convince my mom that i need it b/c i do i need office and w7 for school and i can put it on are business comps at are home

EDIT: just found this 25% code (http://www.microsoft.com/click/technetplus/)
EDIT2: another 25% TMSAM10 You can find codes here atCodes (http://www.retailmenot.com/view/technet.com)

[Easy Rhino]

wow just found out about technet i want it sooooooo bbbaaadddlllyy im trying to convince my mom that i need it b/c i do i need office and w7 for school and i can put it on are business comps at are home

EDIT: just found this 25% code (http://www.microsoft.com/click/technetplus/)
EDIT2: another 25% TMSAM10 You can find codes here atCodes (http://www.retailmenot.com/view/technet.com)

i think all those codes are on the front page.

[DanishDevil]

Yes, they are. It's amazing how many people don't read post #1 these days :shadedshu

[Easy Rhino]

Yes, they are. It's amazing how many people don't read post #1 these days :shadedshu

:laugh:

[rampage]

after a week i finaily got my hands on my codes just now, i stuffed up my credit card details then had to wait for the BID number to be activated, so in the next few days all 5 pc's at home will be getting a fresh coat of win 7 ultimate :)

[DanishDevil]

Sweet!

[Easy Rhino]

after a week i finaily got my hands on my codes just now, i stuffed up my credit card details then had to wait for the BID number to be activated, so in the next few days all 5 pc's at home will be getting a fresh coat of win 7 ultimate :)

it took a week to get your codes?

[rampage]

yeah mostly my fault because i stuffed up the credit card details. god dam i got lost between this tread and the win 7 one in the software section. dam 5 am morning at work :p (and thanks to danish for pointing me back over here)

[qubit]

after a week i finaily got my hands on my codes just now, i stuffed up my credit card details then had to wait for the BID number to be activated, so in the next few days all 5 pc's at home will be getting a fresh coat of win 7 ultimate :)

Yeah, I got my TechNet sub a week ago and I love it. I can try out multiple copies of all this expensive software completely legally.

No risking malware off a dodgy torrent from an unknown source and equally dodgy cracks and then having to keep quiet about it all.

Instead, I get good value and general piece of mind. Nice. :cool: :)

[rampage]

i know i posted the same thing in the software thread, and yes danish i did look here again but my eyes have gone square and i couldnt see it but are the MAK keys "multiple activation keys" for win 7 enterprise keys locked to your account or for the whole of technet? also i asume i can use it as many times as i want on my hardware (one key for the 4>5 machines at home)

((once again soz for asking the same thing again but just in a diff place))

[DanishDevil]

That's all right. I'm not 100% sure on whether they are the same or different. Maybe someone else can answer the question more thoroughly.

[qubit]

Well, I compared my 10 keys for Win7 Ultimate with a friend who also had a TN sub and they were different, so I think it's safe to assume that they will point straight back to you should they go AWOL...

SAKs, or Static Activation Keys were the same for both of us.

Hope this helps.

[Delta6326]

im going to be getting a technet account do you have to send some tax thing to verify? when i went it said something about that. all i want to do is get the $364, and use code to get it to $261 and then use my credit card to buy

Edit:::: i spelled something completely wrong made it make no sence

[DanishDevil]

I never had to send anything in to verify squat.

[YinYang.ERROR]

For all of you who have a subscription,
I have about 3 - 5 computers at home that would work with Windows 7.

If I get a subscription to Tech Net would I be able to put Windows 7 on each of those computers with out problems? Is there any limitation to doing this? Also does this include Win7 Ultimate?

[DanishDevil]

Yes. No. Yes.

You get 10 keys to use on your computers.

[YinYang.ERROR]

Yes. No. Yes.

You get 10 keys to use on your computers.

Holy crap that is cool. No more paying out the ass for a new OS. I never even heard about Tech Net until today.

[DanishDevil]

That's one of the reasons I made the clubhouse :)

[YinYang.ERROR]

:eek:

and thanks for the discount codes (any idea when those expire?)

All of that for just under the the cost of 1 retail copy of Win7 Pro (provided you use the discount code)

[DanishDevil]

No idea of when they expire. If one of them is expired, let me know and I'll find some others :)

[YinYang.ERROR]

I don't think they are expired, I was just curious because I may get a Tech Net Plus account once I upgrade my primary computer.

[Mussels]

some keys expire and some keys are region specific, just look for the ones with the biggest discount and work your way down.

Technet is very worth it, just remember that legally you cant sell the keys from it.

[YinYang.ERROR]

some keys expire and some keys are region specific, just look for the ones with the biggest discount and work your way down.

Technet is very worth it, just remember that legally you cant sell the keys from it.

I didn't plan too.

By the way, it says they are evaluation versions; does that mean they expire after some time? Or is it just like buying the retail version?

[Mussels]

no they are officially retail keys - it says that directly. Your technet can expire, your keys never will.

[Steevo]

I am going to have my MSDN invite licanse revoked as I submitted no bug reports, and followed no directives for my group for the last year.



I will make my company pay for one, and no more annoying e-mails, reminders, or anything esle to deal with.

[YinYang.ERROR]

I am going to have my MSDN invite licanse revoked as I submitted no bug reports, and followed no directives for my group for the last year.



I will make my company pay for one, and no more annoying e-mails, reminders, or anything esle to deal with.

you have to submit bug reports or you can have your subscription revoked?

Mussels, is this true?

[DanishDevil]

That's an MSDN Invite License. This is paid. You don't have to do shit.

[Mussels]

MSDN and technet are different things.

[YinYang.ERROR]

ah, good to know. Thanks for clearing that up.

[Sean8]

So i can install win7 on my computers at my house then the 1 at my work and be fine?

[twilyth]

I haven't read the technet agreement, license, whatever. I think technically it would be a violation but I also believe there is basically a zero chance of MS getting upset about it. I'd go for it. :rockout:

[DanishDevil]

Is it your computer at work?

[Sean8]

Is it your computer at work?
yea but id install it on the one-2 computers at work then install it on like 6 pcs at home

[DanishDevil]

If they are owned by you, then it's good by their TOS, IIRC.

[Sean8]

If they are owned by you, then it's good by their TOS, IIRC.

yea theyre owned by me only 2 computers for the business anyway lol

[DanishDevil]

You should be good. Read the full ToS if you're still nervous.

[Delta6326]

WOOOOTTTTTT ADD Me to the TECHNET Club downloading Windows 7 Ultimate right now !!!! I LOVE YOU TECHNET!! only bad thing is the speed is soooo slow im downloading it at 40KB/s says it will take 21hours but ohwell.

also my internet thing in my sig is wrong speed

[twilyth]

WOOOOTTTTTT ADD Me to the TECHNET Club downloading Windows 7 Ultimate right now !!!! I LOVE YOU TECHNET!! only bad thing is the speed is soooo slow im downloading it at 40KB/s says it will take 21hours but ohwell.

also my internet thing in my sig is wrong speed

It will probably pick up. Downloads can be flaky, but it is definitely the exception.

[Mussels]

you must have a bad link, technet always hammered at my max speed here.

[DanishDevil]

Added :)

[qubit]

you must have a bad link, technet always hammered at my max speed here.

It works pretty quickly for me too, here in the UK. However, it's not always as fast as my "up to" 8Mb (laugh) connection allows.

[Wile E]

Ahhh, you can finally add me to this list. Got my subscription today. Wooohoo!

As far as connection speed, the MS servers completely max my connection when I leave it uncapped. If it's not maxing your connection, check the MS File Transfer Manager options to make sure you don't have it throttled.

Quick question, are all the Win 7 x64 isos created equal like the Vista isos? Just wondering if I have to download both the Ultimate and Business iso, or if all the versions are already on every iso.

[YinYang.ERROR]

How long does it take to get your keys? (or is it instant?)

[Wile E]

How long does it take to get your keys? (or is it instant?)

Instant

[YinYang.ERROR]

Instant

That makes me want it more. :laugh:

I will probably get a subscription (late November/early December).

Is payment for it by credit card? Or can I use paypal or something? Maybe debit?

[Wile E]

That makes me want it more. :laugh:

I will probably get a subscription (late November/early December).

Is payment for it by credit card? Or can I use paypal or something? Maybe debit?

I used my debit card, which is a Visa, so it works like a credit card anyway.

[Mussels]

Ahhh, you can finally add me to this list. Got my subscription today. Wooohoo!

As far as connection speed, the MS servers completely max my connection when I leave it uncapped. If it's not maxing your connection, check the MS File Transfer Manager options to make sure you don't have it throttled.

Quick question, are all the Win 7 x64 isos created equal like the Vista isos? Just wondering if I have to download both the Ultimate and Business iso, or if all the versions are already on every iso.

they half include other versions.

By deleting a file off the ISO (EI.CFG) you can 'unlock' the disk - ultimate contains home basic, home premium, professional, and ultimate.

its a pain to recompile it as a bootable ISO after the fact, but its easy as pie if you combine it with my installing off a flash drive.

[YinYang.ERROR]

they half include other versions.

By deleting a file off the ISO (EI.CFG) you can 'unlock' the disk - ultimate contains home basic, home premium, professional, and ultimate.

its a pain to recompile it as a bootable ISO after the fact, but its easy as pie if you combine it with my installing off a flash drive.

a pain to recompile it as a bootable ISO? With power ISO you could probably do it nicely. Just a though.

Also what is the point of installing off a flash drive?

[Mussels]

a pain to recompile it as a bootable ISO? With power ISO you could probably do it nicely. Just a though.

Also what is the point of installing off a flash drive?

i tried with powerISO, and it came out corrupt and unbootable. unsure why that happened. (bad disk, bad burner, etc)

flash drive? faster, easier, easy to modify files if needed (service packs etc)

[YinYang.ERROR]

i tried with powerISO, and it came out corrupt and unbootable. unsure why that happened. (bad disk, bad burner, etc)

flash drive? faster, easier, easy to modify files if needed (service packs etc)

That is interesting, I may install Win7 like that (through USB) when I sign up for my subscription. I would imagine it is only faster if you have a USB 2.0+ port (one of my older computers only has a USB 1.0)?

[Mussels]

yes you'd need USB 2.0

http://forums.techpowerup.com/showthread.php?p=1509277#post1509277

[YinYang.ERROR]

yes you'd need USB 2.0

http://forums.techpowerup.com/showthread.php?p=1509277#post1509277


Wonderful, but does this reduce the life of your Flash Drive dramatically? Also how much faster is it to do it that way?

[Mussels]

Wonderful, but does this reduce the life of your Flash Drive dramatically? Also how much faster is it to do it that way?

i had 7 installed and running steam in 14 minutes from first boot.


and no it doesnt - it only reads off it once, its not the same as running an OS from it.

[Wile E]

So, I'm trying the "USB" trick, but I can't find my 16GB flash drive (the only one I have bigger than 2GB), so I decide to give it a shot on my unused 60GB 2.5" Sata drive out of my PS3. :D

I'll let everyone know how it goes. lol.

[Mussels]

So, I'm trying the "USB" trick, but I can't find my 16GB flash drive (the only one I have bigger than 2GB), so I decide to give it a shot on my unused 60GB 2.5" Sata drive out of my PS3. :D

I'll let everyone know how it goes. lol.

it should work, to be honest. time it!

[YinYang.ERROR]

So, I'm trying the "USB" trick, but I can't find my 16GB flash drive (the only one I have bigger than 2GB), so I decide to give it a shot on my unused 60GB 2.5" Sata drive out of my PS3. :D

I'll let everyone know how it goes. lol.

hmmm, an experiment. Should be interesting. Yes do time it.

[Paulieg]

I'm in. Just bought my subscription this morning!!

[qubit]

I'm in. Just bought my subscription this morning!!

Welcome to the club! :toast:

[Wile E]

it should work, to be honest. time it!

hmmm, an experiment. Should be interesting. Yes do time it.

Failed. Haven't had time to investigate why tho. I'm thinking maybe I need to do a full format on it. I'll have to play around with it again later. I just went ahead and installed by mounting in DT and running setup.

[Wile E]

Failed. Haven't had time to investigate why tho. I'm thinking maybe I need to do a full format on it. I'll have to play around with it again later. I just went ahead and installed by mounting in DT and running setup.

Jesus, the long format takes forever. lol.

[Mussels]

oh did you mean installing your OS to the USB drive, or installing FROM it?

TO it will not work. 7 cant be booted as a working OS off USB

[Wile E]

oh did you mean installing your OS to the USB drive, or installing FROM it?

TO it will not work. 7 cant be booted as a working OS off USB

Used as install media. Borrowed the Mrs's 4GB PNY Attache, and can't get it to be bootable either. Something is amiss here. Just redid the SATA, and I'm gonna see how that goes again.

[Mussels]

Used as install media. Borrowed the Mrs's 4GB PNY Attache, and can't get it to be bootable either. Something is amiss here. Just redid the SATA, and I'm gonna see how that goes again.

feel free to PM me or contact me another way - i've never had a flash drive install fail on me, albeit there are a few tricks that can help.

[Easy Rhino]

so im pretty sure im gonna join technet tonight. any new discount coupons??

[DanishDevil]

OP updated for a new coupon code.

[stinger608]

Has anyone tried the coupon codes lately? Are they still working?

[DanishDevil]

Give them a shot yourself. You don't have to enter payment info until after. I'd check for you, but I'm on my phone about to go to class. Feel free to bump the thread in a few hours and I'll check for you though.

[DanishDevil]

Updated coupon codes. Not all will work, but at least one should.

[Binge]

I've been a Technet subber for about 3 months now. :toast: Any gems in the subscription of particular interest?

[DanishDevil]

Added :toast:

Well, we'll be getting Office 2010 before everybody else :) The public beta is coming out soon.

[YinYang.ERROR]

Added :toast:

Well, we'll be getting Office 2010 before everybody else :) The public beta is coming out soon.

How soon? I plan on Getting TechNet in December.

[DanishDevil]

We'll probably get it in January or so, and the public sometime in the Spring. There's no hard evidence as to when, but we'll get it first as usual.

[stinger608]

I did check the TMSAM10, and it still works. I am going to be getting this subscription around the end of this month I hope.

[DanishDevil]

The Microsoft Office 2010 Beta was released yesterday to TechNet subscribers! Download now!

I'm getting about 150 kb/s on the 800 MB download, so it looks like servers are pretty full right now. Might have better luck tomorrow.

[YinYang.ERROR]

The Microsoft Office 2010 Beta was released yesterday to TechNet subscribers! Download now!

I'm getting about 150 kb/s on the 800 MB download, so it looks like servers are pretty full right now. Might have better luck tomorrow.

What is new in it?

[DanishDevil]

Check out this link (http://www.pcworld.com/article/168292/office_2010_a_complete_overview_of_whats_new.html) .

[suraswami]

My friend is thinking of buying a subscription. Is there any new coupons available? are the posted coupons still valid? I might ask him to try those out.

[suraswami]

new coupon code TMSAM08. Seems like $100 off. Haven't tried yet.

http://www.retailmenot.com/view/technet.microsoft.com

[stinger608]

new coupon code TMSAM08. Seems like $100 off. Haven't tried yet.

http://www.retailmenot.com/view/technet.microsoft.com


Dang close man, it drops the subscription down to $251.xx!!! Pretty damn nice code:rockout::rockout::rockout:

[qubit]

TMSAM08 makes it £175 for me. However, TNWIN7L is even better and drops it down to £168 + vat.

And guess what? It's direct from their website!

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-gb/ms788692.aspx

EDIT: I've actually got the sub and have had it since Windows 7 RTM was released on TechNet. I paid somewhat more than this, though. lol

[heaven~lord]

i got msdn thats also same as technet just other name of
its msdn.microsoft.com
:)
jsut compared msdn got lot more than technet :|

[YinYang.ERROR]

I am now a subscriber of Tech Net.

So far, I like it :D

[heaven~lord]

I am now a subscriber of Tech Net.

So far, I like it :D

welcome


hey can i also be this club member :P
as i mentioned i got msdn and its same as technet just with more stuff :P

[stinger608]

I don't see where a subscriber can download Windows Home Server. Is this available once a person subscribes?

Also, now most all of the coupon codes are giving 28% off, making the purchase price $251 and change.

[stinger608]

Finally purchased a subscription to technet :-)

So when you get a chance DD, add me to that list in the OP.

[Solaris17]

I joined up a couple months ago to get access to the operating systems. Kind of bummed me out that I could get win 3.11 and DOS but not Win95, 98, Me, NT, etc. But since I'll probably end up with 4 machines again soon, it pretty much paid for itself. Still not a big fan of MS, but sometimes you've got to go with the flow.

wait what? i thought u could get everything with technet? OS wise that is at the least am i to be lead diffirent? what if i want the older OS's

[Mussels]

wait what? i thought u could get everything with technet? OS wise that is at the least am i to be lead diffirent? what if i want the older OS's

some OS's (that are no longer supported) get removed. they'd assume that if you needed win95, you'd have signed up and got it years ago... or still have a copy.

[blkhogan]

Ive had one for a few years now. Add me too. :toast:

[DanishDevil]

Added :toast:

Can't wait for Office 2010 Final to be released!

[stinger608]

Added :toast:

Can't wait for Office 2010 Final to be released!

Have you tried the beta yet DD?

Also, be sure to edit the op and add me:toast::toast::toast:

[KieX]

Just got my Technet Subscription yesterday! :D

I did have some questions before I bought it though, and PM'd qubit as he is in the UK like me. We thought it might be useful to anyone else with similar doubts, so here's the transcript if it helps more people get this awesome deal and join this club:

Hey, was reading the TechNet subscribers thread because I was planning on getting one. Mind if I ask you something before I plonk a wad of cash on it?

My main question was how many keys does it give you per each OS, and do you get all the different retail version of these OS?


This is a very good and fair question - no need to hide it behind a PM. :) You're only asking what you're getting for your money. Thanks for asking.

TechNet is basically amazing value.

Per OS (non-server) you get 10 keys. You also get every version of that OS. Obviously for yourself, you'll want to use Ultimate. However, you do indeed get all the other lower versions too. It even goes all the way down to Starter! This includes Vista & 7.

You get a block of 10 keys for each version too. So, if there are 7 versions, you have 70 keys! :D

You also get the latest Windows 2008 R2 server (this is Windows 7 in server form, 64-bit only) to download and the top Datacentre edition is worth several thousand pounds. You get something called a multiple activation key, which basically means that you can activate it over the internet on as many computers as you want.

You will also get the latest Office 2010 when it comes out.

There's loads of other weird and wonderful software that Microsoft make that I hadn't even heard of before I got the sub.

All this software is the full retail version, with no time or usage limits. It's allegedly supposed to be used for "evaluation" purposes only. Yeah, don't worry about that and just use it on your main systems; no one's going to ask about how you're using it. ;)

If you want to share your question on the forum, just ask me there and I'll copy this answer. However, please PM the URL of your question, because I've turned off the post alerts for this thread now.

And finally, always use the money off coupon code on the TechNet website to get a significant reduction in price. Sometimes you can find other codes on various websites that give a better discount. Try googling it or ask in the TPU TechNet thread.

Any other questions, ask away! :toast:


One last question, did I understand correctly from that answer that you only get 1 copy of each Microsoft Office? Or are those 10 copies like the OS?

You get 10 keys for Office 2003, 2007. The 2010 beta has a multiple activation key.

[qubit]

Oh, forgot to mention, you're not supposed to sell or give away any of your keys. I definitely don't sell any of mine and I don't mean this euphemistically. I'm pretty sure they're all traceable back to the subscriber, anyway.

However, you can install a copy on a friend's PC as an "evaluation" of that product on their hardware and software setup and is a legitimate reason for doing so. Just don't use that key on any other computer. Again, no-one's gonna come after you.

People just love bashing Microsoft and their business practices. But, to be honest, while they do have some questionable practices (product activation and WGA anyone?) I think overall the company is reasonable and this subscription deal is phenomenal value, even without the money off coupon. Seriously, it's a no-brainer for anyone that wants anything more than one item of the cheapest products they sell. If you want to see control-freakery, just look at Apple. They got high prices, DRM and user restrictions on everythng. You wouldn't see me dead with any of their products.

Edit: Welcome to the TechNet club! :D

[DannibusX]

Wow! How have I not heard of this before today? I am so in very, very soon.

I have a small question though. I didn't see this asked asked as I read through the thread, so pardon me if it's been touched before. Are the keys bound to the download or can I use the keys on the retail discs I already own?

Also is it a flat 10 keys, period or does it reset to 10 keys yearly?

[qubit]

Wow! How have I not heard of this before today? I am so in very, very soon.

I have a small question though. I didn't see this asked asked as I read through the thread, so pardon me if it's been touched before. Are the keys bound to the download or can I use the keys on the retail discs I already own?

The download products available from TechNet are the full retail versions - the disc images will generate the same MD5 checksums as your discs, so the TechNet keys will also work with your discs.

This is my first TechNet sub, but I think that if you renew the sub you stay with the same keys, but if you buy a "new" one, you get 10 fresh keys. If someone can confirm this, I'd be grateful.

[DanishDevil]

I think you're right, because the "renew" cost is about $100 cheaper than getting a new one. I am also on my first subscription year, though. But once Windows 8 comes out, you still get 10 fresh keys for it. Same with Office 2010.

[Mussels]

The download products available from TechNet are the full retail versions - the disc images will generate the same MD5 checksums as your discs, so the TechNet keys will also work with your discs.

This is my first TechNet sub, but I think that if you renew the sub you stay with the same keys, but if you buy a "new" one, you get 10 fresh keys. If someone can confirm this, I'd be grateful.

if you make a new one, its all brand spanking new keys.

[DannibusX]

I just subbed. I'm stoked.

[freaksavior]

Added :toast:

Can't wait for Office 2010 Final to be released!

Have you tried the beta yet DD?

Also, be sure to edit the op and add me:toast::toast::toast:

my dads pc has the beta, and i can tell you this, it opens documents fast.

[Bot]

i subbed late last year. meant to do it for a while but contemplated between TechNet, MSDN and the MCP ActionPack.
decided TechNet would be the best fit for me

[Xiphos]

so... can you subscribe for 1 year, cancel it at the end of your subscription, and don't renew your subscription until a new product comes out?

[DanishDevil]

I've been using the 2010 Beta forever.

I think you might have to renew it before it runs out to extend it, otherwise you've gotta pay the full price again.

[qubit]

so... can you subscribe for 1 year, cancel it at the end of your subscription, and don't renew your subscription until a new product comes out?

The sub runs out automatically after a year, you don't cancel anything.

This means that you can continue to access the keys you paid for (claim them! They don't automatically show) but you can't download anything or get any new keys or keys for new products until you pay another sub.

The products you paid for can be used forever, just like any standard Microsoft purchase from a shop.

I've been using the 2010 Beta forever.

I think you might have to renew it before it runs out to extend it, otherwise you've gotta pay the full price again.

The betas are always free and time limited.

[DanishDevil]

My second line was referring to Xiphos' question. Should have clarified.

[stinger608]

Hey Danish, sent you a PM with a quick question man :-)

Oh yea, and bump this awesome thread!!!

[DanishDevil]

Replied.

[DanishDevil]

Also, updated OP with link to site with up-to-date coupon codes (so I don't have to change them anymore :))

[Frick]

What programs do you get with this?

[DonInKansas]

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/subscriptions/bb892756.aspx

[stinger608]

Anyone having odd issues with Technet? I can't seem to get to the normal download page. Anyone else having these issues?

[DanishDevil]

I know they were down for maintenance all weekend. Let me check.

Edit: Works fine for me.

[DanishDevil]

Microsoft Office 2010 RTM is almost here!

Coming on April 22nd, so it's only hours away!

[stinger608]

Microsoft Office 2010 RTM is almost here!

Coming on April 22nd, so it's only hours away!

Yep, got a technet flash email a couple of days ago regarding this news.

Danish, have you been using the beta version? I personally have not tried it during the beta stage, as my college only supports up to 2007 for obvious reasons:laugh:

But I am going to load at least one system with the RTM version:rockout:

[JanJan]

hi can anyone tell me how can i get the office 2010? will i need to sign up?

[Mussels]

hi can anyone tell me how can i get the office 2010? will i need to sign up?

get a technet subscription.

[qubit]

Microsoft Office 2010 RTM is almost here!

Coming on April 22nd, so it's only hours away!

Oh no, you "stoled (http://forums.techpowerup.com/showthread.php?p=1863825#post1863825)" my news! :laugh:

It's still not quite here though. <qubit runs around, anxiously wringing his little quantum hands. lol>

[DanishDevil]

Yep, got a technet flash email a couple of days ago regarding this news.

Danish, have you been using the beta version? I personally have not tried it during the beta stage, as my college only supports up to 2007 for obvious reasons:laugh:

But I am going to load at least one system with the RTM version:rockout:
Been using the beta. It's been wonderful. A joy. Just be sure to get the Professional version, or you'll suffer Click to Run or whatever it's called.

[stinger608]

Been using the beta. It's been wonderful. A joy. Just be sure to get the Professional version, or you'll suffer Click to Run or whatever it's called.

Yea, from what I can see, that is the only one available at the moment on Technet.

But,,,,,,,,,,,,


ITS OUT!!!!! WE NOW HAVE THE FULL VERSION:toast::toast::toast:

[Arctucas]

After a couple years of debating it, I finally bought a subscription.

Now I need more PCs to install various combinations on to play with!

[DanishDevil]

Congrats Arctucas!

Anybody get their second key for Office 2010 yet? I've been waiting to be able to put it on all my machines!

[qubit]

Just checked and I still have only the one key.

Anyone know or have any theories on why Microsoft would delay the full set of keys like this?

[DanishDevil]

No idea. It didn't happen with Windows 7's release at all. I had access to all 10 keys from the get go.

What else is odd is that the software refuses to install without a key, while you can usually install for 30 days on Office and Windows without a key if you don't activate by then. Sometimes I just never put in a key because I reformat so often.

[freaksavior]

im 2 weeks away from pulling the trigger on this. Gotta wait till i get my first full 2 week pay.

[qubit]

No idea. It didn't happen with Windows 7's release at all. I had access to all 10 keys from the get go.

What else is odd is that the software refuses to install without a key, while you can usually install for 30 days on Office and Windows without a key if you don't activate by then. Sometimes I just never put in a key because I reformat so often.

Yeah, I noticed that it needed the key straight away, too. I wonder if it's because the installer is in .exe form rather than a burnable .iso? Will they be releasing it in .iso form, I wonder? And finally, I've still only got the one key. I expect the rest will be available in the evening, my time (GMT).

im 2 weeks away from pulling the trigger on this. Gotta wait till i get my first full 2 week pay.

You won't regret it. Go for it my friend. :D And be sure to search out coupon codes. Ask about them here and also try googling for them, something like "technet coupon codes". You can get a 25% reduction or more if you're lucky.

If you find a really good code, please share it with us here.

[Arctucas]

Congrats Arctucas!

Anybody get their second key for Office 2010 yet? I've been waiting to be able to put it on all my machines!

Thank you.

Possibly the keys will most likely be published around noon PST, like Patch Tuesday updates?

[Arctucas]

And be sure to search out coupon codes. Ask about them here and also try googling for them, something like "technet coupon codes". You can get a 25% reduction or more if you're lucky.

If you find a really good code, please share it with us here.

I used the second code here (http://www.retailmenot.com/view/technet.microsoft.com).

[viczulis]

Question I tend to go through computers. Get bored and then sell them would that be a problem ? Would I have to wipe clean before I let it go ?
This really sounds good.

[qubit]

Question I tend to go through computers. Get bored and then sell them would that be a problem ? Would I have to wipe clean before I let it go ?
This really sounds good.

I believe strictly speaking, you're not supposed to with a TechNet sub. However, all these products are retail versions in download-and-burn form, not OEMs. The normal rules for retail versions are that they are allowed to be sold on, so as long as you give the key to the buyer and don't use it again yourself, so you should be covered.

If anyone knows this for sure and can confirm or deny it, I'd be grateful.

Note that this only applies to products that give you lots of keys (usually 10). If it has a single multiple activation key, then you'll be breaking the rules for sure and would have to wipe it. At least install it in unactivated demo mode without the key.

The sub is indeed fantastic value. I'm currently setting up a new Windows install with Server 2008 R2 Datacentre. The retail price of this one OS alone is many thousands of pounds/dollars, so that little sub you pay is a no-brainer. You also get loads and loads of other software, including the latest Office 2010 which isn't even out yet to the general public.

Now look, there's me doing Microsoft's advertising for them again. They really should pay me a commission. lol. :laugh:

[Arctucas]

The Office 2010 keys are available now.

[Wile E]

Grabbed a couple of my Office '10 keys. Gonna install them tomorrow. Skipped the Betas. Now, is there any downsides to using the x64 version? Any missing features or incompatibilities or whatnot?