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themcman1
Doesn't have much of a life
Joined: Thu Apr 23, 2009 6:54 pm
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Not sure if this is the right forum but Microsoft are offering one years free Technet subscription  https://om2.one.microsoft.com/offer/technet_emea.aspx
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big_D
What's a life?
Joined: Thu Apr 23, 2009 8:25 pm
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Location: Bramsche
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Nice find! Seems to be a pilot for a new service?
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AlunD
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Joined: Fri Apr 24, 2009 6:12 am
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Location: Wiltshire
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Well spotted.  Not sure what happens next though do we get sent a link and logon etc ? 
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saspro
Site Admin
Joined: Thu Apr 23, 2009 5:53 pm
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Location: location, location
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Sweet as, although my session keeps erroring
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themcman1
Doesn't have much of a life
Joined: Thu Apr 23, 2009 6:54 pm
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Not sure it's a year, but it's definitely the real thing.
Apparently the load on it has been huuuuge though - I can't access keys.
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AlunD
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they send you an email in 24 / 48 hours giving you an activation code for your logon then you get keys ( apparently )  Bet it ends before W7 releases.
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finlay666
Spends far too much time on here
Joined: Thu Apr 23, 2009 9:40 pm
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Location: Newcastle
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It is only evaluation software only mind sso beware how you use it/install on a pc
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themcman1
Doesn't have much of a life
Joined: Thu Apr 23, 2009 6:54 pm
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Also, you may have to fill in surveys every so often or your account gets suspended. That's what I've heard, but not sure. Anyway Alert - Error Duration (GMT-8): Wednesday, June 03, 2009 7:37:35 AM To (GMT-8): Unknown Last Updated (GMT-8): Wednesday, June 03, 2009 7:38:41 AM Benefit or Service: Product key access Impact: System slowness or access is being investigated User Action: We are working to get this issue resolved. Thank you for your patience. 
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big_D
What's a life?
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Pretty much what I had assumed. I used to have Technet and MSDN Universal at my previous employer, very useful for testing things out.
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themcman1
Doesn't have much of a life
Joined: Thu Apr 23, 2009 6:54 pm
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They've pulled it now... looks like it wasn't for us, but some people who had filled in surveys etc. My account still works though, can download and generate keys. One of my mates says it's a little mad @ MSHQ.
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james016
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Joined: Tue May 05, 2009 5:52 pm
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My subscription has disappeared. I did manage to get some software and keys though.
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Danstevens
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Joined: Thu Apr 23, 2009 7:44 pm
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Yeah but the evaluations are unlimited, unlike if a non-subscriber were to download an evaluation.
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big_D
What's a life?
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Posts: 10691
Location: Bramsche
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Yes, but there are commercial restrictions on the usage of the licences.
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Danstevens
Occasionally has a life
Joined: Thu Apr 23, 2009 7:44 pm
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True. Have MS offered any explanation for what happened or not?
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