technet Just bought TechNet Standard... Will I get Windows 8?

[whitebread]

I just bought a TechNet Standard subscription :D

When Windows 8 is released, will it be added to my subscription for me to download? Or will I not get it until I resubscribe? Either way I intend to buy the retail version. I'm just looking to use TechNet for what it is intended for -- evaluating it.

[ToneKnee]

99% chance that this will happen.

[Astra.Xtreme]

As long as your subscription doesn't expire before it RTM's, you'll get it.

[whitebread]

Excellent :D. Thank you to those who responded.

[blade1269]

Hey how much does it cost, tech net?

[Depicus]

Hey how much does it cost, tech net?

?250 last time i looked in the UK and worth every penny if you need to test stuff on multiple OS's.

[jamieakers]

I think the basic Technet Standard package is about ?130

[blade1269]

Also what comes in the packages standard, and others?

[Southern Patriot]

Also what comes in the packages standard, and others?

http://technet.micro...ptions/hh442910 (comparison chart)

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/subscriptions/bb892759.aspx (link near the bottom gives you an Excel spreadsheet with all of the software for each level listed)

[Roger H. Veteran]

I got Technet last year too, in October so i'm hoping it comes before then even though i'm sure to renew anyways (business subscription :D) Definitely gonna get my Windows 8 from it but just still not sure how much i'm liking Win8 (still) right now. :ermm:

[SoCalRox]

Gotta admit, I have to wonder why you bought something before you knew if it offered what you were seeking...

[whitebread]

Gotta admit, I have to wonder why you bought something before you knew if it offered what you were seeking...

Well, I really just needed some of the current products. I don't need Windows 8. Just was curious.

[still1]

I just bought a TechNet Standard subscription :D

When Windows 8 is released, will it be added to my subscription for me to download? Or will I not get it until I resubscribe? Either way I intend to buy the retail version. I'm just looking to use TechNet for what it is intended for -- evaluating it.

yeah right :p

I had technet two years ago from my company..Its cheaper now...

I have moved to MSDN subscription since then. MSDN offers much more, most of the license are retail license

[jakem1]

yeah right :p

I had technet two years ago from my company..Its cheaper now...

I have moved to MSDN subscription since then. MSDN offers much more, most of the license are retail license

Yes, Technet is cheaper now but you get fewer licenses than you did in the past.

Also, what MSDN licenses do you think are retail? I must admit I haven't looked into this for a while but my understanding is that all MSDN licenses are developer licenses (i.e. they should only be used on development hardware) and no more "retail" than Technet licenses.

[still1]

Yes, Technet is cheaper now but you get fewer licenses than you did in the past.

Also, what MSDN licenses do you think are retail? I must admit I haven't looked into this for a while but my understanding is that all MSDN licenses are developer licenses (i.e. they should only be used on development hardware) and no more "retail" than Technet licenses.

Premium and ultimate will have software that you can use in production environment. The base subscription can only be used on development hardware as you have mentioned.

I got the Visual Studio Premium with MSDN for few years. The good part is it also include free Azure

https://msdn.microso...ns/buy/buy.aspx

and btw, only 1 license can be used as retail copy for some of the software per license.

http://msdn.microsof...s/cc150618.aspx

[Keyboard Cowboy]

Also, what MSDN licenses do you think are retail? I must admit I haven't looked into this for a while but my understanding is that all MSDN licenses are developer licenses (i.e. they should only be used on development hardware) and no more "retail" than Technet licenses.

I was under the same impression... And MSDN is to expensive for me. :p

[majortom1981]

IF you are in the field like I am the 2 free microsoft tech support calls are worth it a lone.

[jakem1]

Premium and ultimate will have software that you can use in production environment. The base subscription can only be used on development hardware as you have mentioned.

I got the Visual Studio Premium with MSDN for few years. The good part is it also include free Azure

https://msdn.microso...ns/buy/buy.aspx

and btw, only 1 license can be used as retail copy for some of the software per license.

http://msdn.microsof...s/cc150618.aspx

Nice one, I wasn't aware of that. Thanks for the links.