ccl0 Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/01/microsoft-to-wind-down-technet-subscriptions-after-august-31st/ wonder how this will effect some of you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricktendo Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 Will MSDN continue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bphlpt Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 Per the article Many IT managers and early adopters cherish their TechNet subscriptions -- for a modest annual fee, they get advance access to a treasure trove of Microsoft apps. Unfortunately, that too-good-to-be-true deal is coming to an end, as Microsoft plans to phase out TechNet subscriptions in the months ahead. The company will stop taking new customers and renewals after August 31st, while Microsoft Certified Trainers will lose their perks after March 31st. Outside of volume licensing, TechNet downloads will stop entirely after September 30th, 2014. MSDN subscriptions will remain, but their steeper prices will likely rule them out for most enthusiasts. If you're not a professional, you'll just have to buy software as itreaches the public -- you know, like the rest of us. Cheers and Regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIM Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 Not a very cheerful news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashfly Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Microsoft is likely discontinuing the service because they are not making money off of it (not enough money anyway). While it was a useful thing to have, they are likely just trying to shove everyone to retail. (That or they are moving torward subscription services for their OS.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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