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Buying Windows 7 - Cheapest option?
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New #22
Technet is not to be shared with any other person other than machines you personally own. I discussed this directly with Microsoft and they told me right over the phone that I could not buy Technet and then give a couple of my keys to my brother or my father.
If you personally have more than 2 computers that you need Windows OS's installed onto, going with a Technet subscription is really the best bet. if you search for a discount key, you should be able to get that first year of Technet for around $260. And since Technet gives you Office...you really get your monies worth.
I once very much questioned whether this was ok for home use..rather than just testing. So, I called MS and got their stance. This was my post on the matter;
TechNet "is" ok for use on home computers
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New #23
Guys, can I just clarify the situation here as I am a little confused by the whole Technet thing.
If I buy a single user Technet subscription for £234 (UK, not including any discounts), I can download and install Windows 7 on up to 10 PCs in my house. Also, I will be be able to download ISOs of Office 2010 and install them on the same (up to 10) PCs in my house?
Is this correct?
Is it the same Product Key for W7 for all installs?Last edited by imacken; 20 Feb 2010 at 07:17.
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New #24
Anyone?
Also, can anyone say what happens to the existing licences if the Technet subscription is not renewed?
(I know there are posts on this but I'm still confused!)
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New #25
You will be able to install it on all of the machines in your home... as well as any other software in the TechNet library... There is no expiration on your TechNet keys..
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New #26
Thanks for that.
Is there one key per product, or per install?
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New #27
You will get 10 keys per version ... 10 for ultimate, 10 for professional etc. Each key can be used 10 times before a call to MS is needed ( I think )
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New #28
One more question, if the software is for 'evaluation' purposes only and not supposed to support a business, then why is there an option to input a VAT number at the purchase stage?
Sorry about all the questions!
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New #29
for multi pc's go technet, I did and its well worth it.
as a bonus you get things like office as well.
technically you supposed to be testing it
but eg. if you testing graphics drivers you covered.
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New #30
The restriction is not one that relates to use in a business but a production environment, a subtle but important difference, a sole trader could reasonably use the software for development purposes, (testing compatibility, etc), but not for actually creating invoices, and such.
It is also quite possible for the same sole trader to be VAT registered, (even when trading under the VAT Registration limit, it is sometimes prudent to register, especially when dealing with mostly VAT registered clients)
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