![]() These no-cost evaluations, available through the TechNet Evaluation Center, would be full versions, but would cut off after 90 or 120 days’ time. Microsoft’s new tactic is to simply give away free evaluation copies of their software, but with licenses that are much more time limited. Not to mention that most subscription licenses would shut off after a year’s time. ![]() If that TechNet-licensed software was ever audited, the third-party buyer would be at serious risk. TechNet license keys were also reportedly getting resold to other buyers. ![]() Such use would violate the terms of the TechNet agreement. ![]() The cost was pretty low, with TechNet Standard rates beginning at $199 and renewing at $140 annually, and Professional costing $299 with a subsequent $249 renewal rate.īut what usually ended up happening was that TechNet subscribers would use their subscriptions to maintain machines with Microsoft software in production environments in perpetuity. TechNet subscribers were able to access a slew of Microsoft software, including licenses for Windows and Office, for “evaluation” purposes. But for the thousands of developers and system administrators who relied on the relatively low-cost annual subscriptions, it’s going to be a pain in the butt. If you’ve never used a TechNet subscription, this won’t affect you at all. Existing subscribers can still use their Microsoft software until their subscription period runs out. That day will be the last anyone can purchase new subscriptions on the site. The move, purportedly to stave off piracy and license violations, may also end up alienating developers and power users without deep pockets. Microsoft is cutting off low-cost software licenses via its TechNet Subscription services, which it will halted on Aug. ![]()
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