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    Free Microsoft TechNet Plus subscription

    Ars Technica are reporting that Microsoft are now offering a free subscription to TechNet Plus until the end of September - might come in handy for some.

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    Where are we going? And what’s with this hand basket?

    #2
    Thanks. I signed up and indeed the option was there to buy for £0. I can't actually activate the service however because the "Activate my Subscription" page is not working!
    Moving to Montana soon, gonna be a dental floss tycoon

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      #3
      Originally posted by TheRefactornator View Post
      Thanks. I signed up and indeed the option was there to buy for £0. I can't actually activate the service however because the "Activate my Subscription" page is not working!
      I went through the activation process without issue about 10 minutes ago, but there are some comments on the Ars Technica article reporting probems with the pages - might be down to load as word spreads about the offer.
      Where are we going? And what’s with this hand basket?

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        #4
        As it's a subscription I assume it's full whack next year or it doesn't work?

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          #5
          Originally posted by Pondlife View Post
          As it's a subscription I assume it's full whack next year or it doesn't work?
          My understanding is that the subscription (and therefore access to the downloads) would cease at the end of September, but the product keys could continue to function - although continued use would contravene the terms of the EULA.

          Beyond September you'd either have to stump up for a full subscription for continued access, or perhaps see if you can register with another Windows Live ID?
          Where are we going? And what’s with this hand basket?

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            #6
            I thank you.

            Good job I've got a big fat pipe into here. Now, how am I sorted for blank DVDs ......
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              #7
              Can't seem to access license keys on that site anymore - think M$ have got wise?

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                #8
                Works for me - I am down loading SQL2008 and Server 2008 with keys

                Note SQL2008 is "pre-piddled" according to MS
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                  #9
                  It's a shame (but no great surprise) that the TechNet subscription expires before the official release of Windows 7 on October 22nd (as reported by the BBC).
                  Where are we going? And what’s with this hand basket?

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by wxman View Post
                    Works for me - I am down loading SQL2008 and Server 2008 with keys

                    Note SQL2008 is "pre-piddled" according to MS
                    Spookey - so am I.

                    Done server - sql on queue
                    How did this happen? Who's to blame? Well certainly there are those more responsible than others, and they will be held accountable, but again truth be told, if you're looking for the guilty, you need only look into a mirror.

                    Follow me on Twitter - LinkedIn Profile - The HAB blog - New Blog: Mad Cameron
                    Xeno points: +5 - Asperger rating: 36 - Paranoid Schizophrenic rating: 44%

                    "We hang the petty thieves and appoint the great ones to high office" - Aesop

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