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    TechNet Subscription Standard?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by FFZERO, Jun 13, 2010.

  1. FFZERO

    FFZERO Notebook Evangelist

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    It appear that MS have added a standard option for those who don't need every single windows product for $199 (149.99 renewal). I think it a great deal especially if the subscription allow 10 keys for every product included in the package. My concern will be is what not included?

    "TechNet Standard does not include some enterprise editions of Microsoft software."

    Does that mean no server edition and Office Professional? Of just business editions (windows 7 business, windows 7 enterprise, office professional, etc)? Hopefully someone here know the answer :cool:.
     
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  2. LuxoDave

    LuxoDave Notebook Guru

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    I suspect no server OS. From the email I got from MS:

     
    LuxoDave, Jun 13, 2010
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  3. FFZERO

    FFZERO Notebook Evangelist

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    Oh well for the price you pay I suppose. If I get the standard subscription today when do I get the keys?
     
    FFZERO, Jun 15, 2010
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    When you log in and find the software you want you will have options to download software and keys.
     
    LuxoDave, Jun 15, 2010
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    According to the downloads page Office is included in the standard package, and so does Windows Server 2008 R2. I'd imagine that some of the higher tier stuff (e.g. Dynamics and high-level servers) wouldn't be included. This new subscription seems like a very good deal.
     
    TheWahbinator, Jun 15, 2010
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