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   posted: Apr. 5, 2008 @ 9:59p

Thanks OP, couldn't resist.


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   posted: Apr. 5, 2008 @ 10:51p

vorpel said:Can you please elaborate on how many license keys of each production you get. Specifically I'm interested in Vista Ultimate, and other posts here at FW and a few at SD seem to indicate 10 licenses per Windows OS (non-server).

Thanks!

-DCTo be technical about it, it's 10 activations using one key per application, server or OS. It's pretty comical when you realize what you are getting. You actually get 10 activations for Windows Vista Ultimate, 10 activations for Windows Vista Business, 10 activations for Vista Business N, 15 (yes, 15) activations for Windows Vista Enterprise... No, it's not a joke. It really is that good. I've had my subscription for the last year. In fact, I got in on it when they were giving it away if you purchased Microsoft Exam Insurance. When you break down the cost, I paid something like $45 for the TechNet Plus Direct subscription back then.

IMO, TechNet is one of those amazing resources that few people know about and fewer still understand. Personally, even though it's more expensive, I would recommend people going and obtaining the TechNet Plus Single User subscription that comes with the monthly media mailings and not the TechNet Plus Direct subscription which is downloads only. Microsoft's servers are not the fastest things you've ever seen and the enormity of what you receive in the way of actual media makes it easily worth the extra cost (I also have a TechNet Plus subscription from work). Remember, the license is perpetual either way. The only restriction is that you're not allowed to use the software in a production environment.

Don't even waste time thinking about it.... buy it. This deal is effectively the same as what I would pay if I renewed my existing subscription (Correction: It's better)


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   posted: Apr. 5, 2008 @ 11:11p

To further clarify, these are the applications, servers and operating systems that I receive license keys for under my TechNet Plus Direct subscription.

Retail Keys
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Access 2003
Access 2003 (New)
Access 2007
Access 2007 (For Use with MSDN/TechNet Media)
All products requiring a 10-digit product key
Axapta 3.0
Commerce Server 2002
CRM 3.0 Professional Edition
CRM 3.0 Small Business Edition
CRM 4.0 Enterprise Edition
CRM 4.0 Professional Edition
CRM 4.0 Workgroup Edition
Exchange Server 2007 Enterprise Edition
Exchange Server 2007 Standard Edition
Forefront Security for Exchange Server with Service Pack 1
Forefront Security for SharePoint with Service Pack 1
Forms Server 2007
FrontPage Professional 2003
FrontPage Professional 2003 (New)
GP 9.0
Great Plains
Groove 2007
Groove 2007 (For Use with MSDN/TechNet Media)
Groove Server 2007
Identity Lifecycle Manager 2007
InfoPath 2003
InfoPath 2003 (New)
InfoPath 2007
InfoPath 2007 (For Use with MSDN Media)
InterConnect 2004
InterConnect 2007
InterConnect 2007 (For Use with MSDN/TechNet Media)
Navision
Office 2003 Proofing Tools
Office 2003 Proofing Tools (New)
Office Enterprise 2007
Office Professional 2007
Office Professional Edition 2003
Office Professional Enterprise and Standard Edition 2003 (New)
Office Professional Enterprise Edition 2003
Office Professional Plus 2007
Office System Beta 2 2007
Office System Groove Server 2007 Beta 2
Office System Project Server 2007 Beta 2
Office System SharePoint Server 2007 Beta 2
Office Ultimate 2007
Office XP Professional
OneNote 2003
OneNote 2003 (New)
OneNote 2007
OneNote 2007 (For Use with MSDN/TechNet Media)
Outlook 2003
Outlook 2007
Point of Sale 1.0
Project Portfolio Server 2007
Project Professional 2002
Project Professional 2002 (New)
Project Professional 2003
Project Professional 2003 (New)
Project Professional 2007
Project Server 2002
Project Server 2003
Project Server 2007
Project Standard 2003
Project Standard 2003 (New)
Project Standard 2007
Publisher 2003
Publisher 2003 (New)
Publisher 2007
SharePoint Designer 2007
SharePoint Designer 2007 (For Use with TechNet Media)
SharePoint Server 2007 Enterprise Edition
SharePoint Server 2007 for Search Enterprise Edition
SharePoint Server 2007 for Search Standard Edition
SharePoint Server 2007 Standard Edition SL (Solomon)
Small Business Server 2003
Small Business Server 2003 R2
SQL Server 2000 Reporting Services
Virtual PC for Mac 7.0
Virtual Server 2005 Enterprise Edition
Virtual Server 2005 Standard Edition
Visio Professional 2002
Visio Professional 2003
Visio Professional 2003 (New)
Visio Professional 2007
Visio Standard 2003
Visio Standard 2003 (New)
Visio Standard 2007
Windows Advanced Server, Limited Edition
Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition
Windows Server 2003 Enterprise x64 Edition
Windows Server 2003 IA64 Editions
Windows Server 2003 R2 Enterprise Edition
Windows Server 2003 R2 Enterprise Edition KN
Windows Server 2003 R2 Enterprise x64 Edition
Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard Edition
Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard Edition KN
Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard x64 Edition
Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition
Windows Server 2003 Standard x64 Edition
Windows Server 2003 Web Edition
Windows Server 2008 RC1 Enterprise, Datacenter and Standard Editions (x86 and x64)
Windows Server 2008 RC1 for Itanium-based Systems
Windows Vista Business
Windows Vista Business N
Windows Vista Ultimate
Windows Web Server 2008 RC1
Windows XP Professional
Windows XP Professional Edition K
Windows XP Professional Edition KN
Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
Windows XP Tablet PC Edition

Volume License Applications
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Office 2007 Applications
Office 2007 Suites
Windows Server 2008 Datacenter and Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems
Windows Server 2008 Enterprise and Windows Server 2008 Standard
Windows Vista Enterprise
Windows Web Server 2008


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   posted: Apr. 6, 2008 @ 12:55p

SteveNYC said:IMO, TechNet is one of those amazing resources that few people know about and fewer still understand. Personally, even though it's more expensive, I would recommend people going and obtaining the TechNet Plus Single User subscription that comes with the monthly media mailings and not the TechNet Plus Direct subscription which is downloads only. Microsoft's servers are not the fastest things you've ever seen and the enormity of what you receive in the way of actual media makes it easily worth the extra cost

Just to confirm, you think it's worth the extra $150 (after coupon) to get the media instead of having to download it? TIA


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   posted: Apr. 6, 2008 @ 2:04p

SteveNYC said:Personally, even though it's more expensive, I would recommend people going and obtaining the TechNet Plus Single User subscription that comes with the monthly media mailings and not the TechNet Plus Direct subscription which is downloads only. Microsoft's servers are not the fastest things you've ever seen and the enormity of what you receive in the way of actual media makes it easily worth the extra cost (I also have a TechNet Plus subscription from work).

I have regular Comcast cable internet at home and I usually see around 800KB/sec from Microsoft's servers, using the Microsoft download tool. I really don't think it is worth the extra money when I won't be using the majority of the discs, and in some cases I just use the ISO to install into a VM, so I don't even need a physical disc.

Why add more waste to the environment if I don't have to?


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   posted: Apr. 6, 2008 @ 2:14p

The 10 licenses for XP Pro alone make this a good deal.


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   posted: Apr. 6, 2008 @ 8:17p

jcantanixon said:SteveNYC said:IMO, TechNet is one of those amazing resources that few people know about and fewer still understand. Personally, even though it's more expensive, I would recommend people going and obtaining the TechNet Plus Single User subscription that comes with the monthly media mailings and not the TechNet Plus Direct subscription which is downloads only. Microsoft's servers are not the fastest things you've ever seen and the enormity of what you receive in the way of actual media makes it easily worth the extra cost

Just to confirm, you think it's worth the extra $150 (after coupon) to get the media instead of having to download it? TIA

In my opinion, yes, I think it is worth the extra money. Happypants' comment is completely valid though. If you're interested in only one or two applications, then it's probably not worth it. But if you want to learn a lot of these Microsoft applications; if you are in the IT field and are looking to immerse yourself in a large number of these tools, then the extra money is well worth it. But again, that's just me. For me, the convenience factor is tremendous.


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   posted: May. 1, 2008 @ 9:59a

When I checked this morning the code is still active

BTW can somebody with an account do me a favor and check if you're able to download Windows ISO's with different language options (say Japanese or Traditional Chinese)? On an U.S. account of course.

From the site it seems like you can get Vista SP1 integrated ISO's in different languages, but is that on a different TechNet subscription?

Thanks in advance!


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   posted: May. 1, 2008 @ 10:28a

flyfishing1999 said:BTW can somebody with an account do me a favor and check if you're able to download Windows ISO's with different language options (say Japanese or Traditional Chinese)? On an U.S. account of course.

From the site it seems like you can get Vista SP1 integrated ISO's in different languages, but is that on a different TechNet subscription?

I have a U.S. account, and I can download other languages.


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   posted: May. 6, 2008 @ 7:08p

I took advantage of this deal and my account was activated yesterday .... this is fun.

I also got the download-only version. I spent a good hour or so going through the DLs queueing up everything I thought I might want, and it ended up totalling around 15gb or so. They all finished downloading overnight (Comcast Cable gave me d/l rates at 800-1000 kbps), and I'll only burn them to disc as they're needed. Definitely worth saving the $150 and not having to juggle around all those DVDs. MS's download utility is adequate (nothing mindblowing, but it queues up discs and does the job just fine)

One note: Once I ordered it, the MS sales site said "order submitted", but I never got my "welcome" email. I finally called the informational number and they said it was sent and I should have it, and they gave me the activation number to link my account to my Windows Live ID. Worked like a charm.

It's worth noting--if you need the software right away for some reason, if you call, they'll cut through the red tape and activate your account but quick.

My question: Does anyone have a good template for labels for the burned DVDs? I can't find them anywhere.

If someone who bought a physical DVD subscription would be willing to scan the disc labels at a reasonably high resolution and send me images, I'd be happy to make a printable CD label template and share. Feel free to block out any identifying numbers, etc. from the discs.

-AK


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   posted: May. 31, 2008 @ 12:38p

HexiumVII said:They were giving out 40% codes for technet at the server 08 launch.

TMSAML06

MSDN AA code is TNSD03

Thanks for the current $99 code for MSDN AA- Sweet deal - Esp with XP being shelved in the near future

BTW AA = Academic Alliance -

This May be the last days for these codes being that it is the last day of May - so a May Day alert if your planning on Abandoning the the piece of ship Vista -

Windows 7 OS Kernel is going to be based on Vista - so as soon a XP dies ( not sure if it can I still know people running Win 95 and 98 but none that are running Win Me ( Vista is the new Me )

I think that down the road if Win 7 is just as Bloated and a Fat pig of an OS that Vista is I will be running with the thin Predatory cats of Mac - i.e Leopard


$99 for Students link here ( FW)


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   posted: Jul. 8, 2008 @ 6:07a

kshell said:Aggie said:Code will give 40% off either option (direct or DVD) for new subscribers! Straight from San Antonio W2K8 launch event. This is a better deal than the 100 off discussed on fatwallet here.

Windows 2008 launch event is also a hot deal for the free software (W2k8 enterprise w/ hyperV coupon, Visual Studio Standard, SQL 2008)!

Coupon Code: TMSAML06

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/subscriptions/bb892754.aspx
Thanks for the Technet code. I must of missed it in 2008 launch kit handouts.

It should be pointed out that the license for the W2008 and SQL 2008 servers are time limited to one year. If anyone plans on using the servers longer than that they should consider the Technet subscription.

Visual Studio Standard has no time limit. VS bells and whistles features highlighted at the launch are in the Pro or Team versions.

Thinking of using Windows Server 2008 as a Workstation OS for my Thinkpad laptop. Can I get this?


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   posted: Jul. 8, 2008 @ 3:14p

abhisurf said:Thinking of using Windows Server 2008 as a Workstation OS for my Thinkpad laptop. Can I get this?

Yes, both 32 and 64 bit versions of Server 2008 are available.


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   posted: Jul. 8, 2008 @ 9:09p

If you decided to use Server 2008 as your workstation OS, make sure to check out this article:

http://nerdfortress.com/index.php/2008/03/12/using-windows-server-2008-workstation-audio-stutters/


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   posted: Jul. 13, 2008 @ 11:43p

Is Xp gone from the downloads list in your subscriptions. I see all Xp versions grayed out in mine.


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   posted: Jul. 14, 2008 @ 11:11a

relish said:Is Xp gone from the downloads list in your subscriptions. I see all Xp versions grayed out in mine.

For me, Win XP Home, Media Center Edition, and the volume license N versions are grayed out.


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