It has to be admitted that exactly what Microsoft will do isn't made plain and we have asked for clarification - so look out for an update. Microsoft has also clarified the terms of use of the software in the new subscription agreement to make it more obvious that the software is for evaluation rather than being a cut-price way to acquire licenses.
MSDN subscribers can still use the software for design, development, testing, and demonstration of your programs. While it is understandable that Microsoft wants to prevent rogue subscribers misusing the software, many long term subscribers will be unsettled by the changes.
TechNet and MSDN have provided a way for many people to get to know Microsoft software, and anything that constitutes a barrier will increase the numbers of people moving to open source alternatives. If Microsoft moves to enforcing the limitation of use by cancelling keys automatically at the end of the license period, then a stronger reaction is likely.
In the case of MSDN the license is still one that allows you to use the software for the range of purposes specified in perpetuity. This is exactly what is required and Microsoft would have to think very hard before changing this license condition.
Given the new key access limits how many keys do I get as part of my TechNet Subscription? If you purchased directly from Microsoft, or through a reseller, the following applies:.
If you purchased a TechNet Subscription through a Microsoft Volume License agreement you will continue to receive Volume Licensing keys for the products that require them. Please consult your Microsoft Volume Licensing agreement for details. Product keys supplied via TechNet Subscriptions do not allow unlimited activations of a product.
Product key activations vary by product, and are required for certain products. Note only the subscription owner may install and use the software for evaluation, even if a server license has been obtained. Understood, just trying to figure out the migration scenarios to deal with Office Office Exchange Server. If you just read their "pitch" it sounds great. However to the other responders treating me like a pirate, at LEAST i had the decency to ask unlike some on other forums who apparantly use it for the personal purposes i was asking about without a care in the world.
In fact i was informed from a user at the tomhardware forums about just getting a technet sub instead of single key retail and is why i investigated further. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. Sign up for a new account in our community.
It's easy! Already have an account? Sign in here. General Discussion Existing user? Facebook Twitter. MSFN is made available via donations, subscriptions and advertising revenue. The use of ad-blocking software hurts the site. Please disable ad-blocking software or set an exception for MSFN.
Share More sharing options I saw the cheaper technet sub and thought 'Wow that's actually within my grasp! Even with only 2 keys? I can still upgrade my own systems to Windows 8, get the latest version of Office to familiarize myself with it as well as getting access to some online courses that they offer with the package. There is also an extensive list of other software that wouldn't be normally accessible to me due primarily to cost of obtaining them that I can get some experience with as a bonus.
The catch? Well I know its only for a year and if I want to continue using the software I have to renew right? That's fair enough, and I am fully prepared to renew each year. The software isn't being used in any business or production environments etc, only I will be using it, and I will never attempt to sell or otherwise misuse the keys available. I assumed this meant I was well within the terms of use. However doing what I should have done before purchase I started reading through the terms of use fully.
Phrases like "Evaluation before deployment" and " IT Professionals" cropped up.. So it's basically an expensive eval package t hat I am not even entitled to use? MSDN talks about using its software to develop, test and showcase your software but other use e.
Installing Windows from it on your workstation isn't covered. What disturbed me most is that after googling around, I basically read that I might as well be a software pirate because any other use other than professional testing for deployment would invalidate the EULA thus making it illegal. So what exactly are my options? I am thinking that I probably need to get a refund because a bunch of licenses that aren't fit for my use are no good to me at all?
Am I still entitled to a refund btw? I got a key which I put in on the site and was told that in 2 business days I would get my code to start using my account
0コメント