If I wanted to get hold of Vista just for software testing purposes (genuinely), is there a good way? There's MSDN OS subscription, but I guess that's more expensive than just buying the real thing.
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Technet subscription? Depends on whether you are a coder or infrastructure guy? I'm an infrastructure guy so I went for the technet subscription, I get licencses (development only) for all OS's from Microsoft as well as all other server products.
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Originally posted by kirkTechnet subscription? Depends on whether you are a coder or infrastructure guy? I'm an infrastructure guy so I went for the technet subscription, I get licencses (development only) for all OS's from Microsoft as well as all other server products.
Best 200 odd quid I ever spent IMHOComment
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when will the world wake up and realise we don't need microsoft anymore.. if they folded tomorrow the world would be a better place.Comment
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Originally posted by barry_abswhen will the world wake up and realise we don't need microsoft anymore.. if they folded tomorrow the world would be a better place.
I certainly would be, I rely on innovations like Vista to provide me with support work and thus additional income.
Keep up the good work MicrosoftConfusion is a natural state of beingComment
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Originally posted by Clippyor you could try the Microsoft Action Pack Subscription for the same price
But it's very good value for money at 200 squidComment
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Thanks I'll look into those options.
I'm a code monkey, not a glorified cable connector and power switch operator.Will work inside IR35. Or for food.Comment
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Cheapest place I found a copy was Costco.
It was cheaper than buying it through my Dabs account that has "a significant corporate discount" attached to it. Should tell you all you need to know about the amazing discounts that companies like dabs, misco, etc give us corporate account holders....Comment
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Originally posted by DiverThe world would be all the poorer for the loss of Bill's Brainchild
I certainly would be, I rely on innovations like Vista to provide me with support work and thus additional income.
Keep up the good work MicrosoftComment
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Oh and the other option is purchase an OEM key. you can get a Vista Ultimate OEM key for about £95, but you need access to install media to use it. The good news is that OEM keys seem to work on the install media that you get with a fully licensed version, so all you have to do is find somebody who bought a full price copy and get a copy of thier install disk.
I suspect you will be able to download a copy of the install media from somewhere online as well, although getting a unmodified vanilla copy may take a while.Comment
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