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    Microsoft discontinues Windows 7 Family Pack in US


    Posted: 07 Dec 2009
    Jeez....just when i thought that Microsoft was finally understanding the need for multiple copies of their OS within a household, they discontinue the program for the United States.

    Microsoft grinches W7 Family Pack in US ? Channel Register

    But don't fear, we can still buy 3 individual licenses at $119 a piece.
    pparks1's Avatar Posted By: pparks1
    07 Dec 2009



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    Definitely Scrooge comes to mind here, well done Microsoft way to go, Happy Christmas to you too.
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    So does this mean the copies currently available will be collector's items?
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    In all fairness Microsoft always made it perfectly clear that Family License Packs were a very 'Limited Edition' product, I got hold of one pack in the UK at great pains, but had to buy two retail disks for my remaining machines (although I got them on pre-order price promotions too) because I knew I was unlikely to get more than a single family pack
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    iirc the family pack was one ultimate license and two home basic licenses?
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    Qdos said:
    In all fairness Microsoft always made it perfectly clear that Family License Packs were a very 'Limited Edition' product,
    I did not realize this as I never really looked into the product. I only run 1 Windows 7 computer at home so I only needed 1 copy...so it never really concerned me...but I certainly did recommend it to people who did have multiple computers.

    Seemed like a very good idea to me to get that revenue from people who might have otherwise obtained it using non legit methods. Oh well, I guess it does make sense as it was far cheaper than standard licensing terms.

    IceFire said:
    iirc the family pack was one ultimate license and two home basic licenses?
    No, it was 3 copies of Windows 7 Home Premium.
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    Yes, 3 x Home Premium... :)
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    oh. darn.
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    Hi all
    maybe a better solution

    Take out a Technet subscription --look for DISCOUNT coupons on the web for your country / region.

    Ms W7 Enterprise VL -- Multiple activations is available for normal download plus up to 10 Keys for other non VL versions such as W7 Professional. Loads of other software also.

    A No brainer in this instance I would think.

    Cheers

    jimbo.
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    jimbo45 said:
    Take out a Technet subscription --look for DISCOUNT coupons on the web for your country / region.
    Sure, it's a better option for most of us here...but even with discount codes it's about $250 a year...so maybe more than the typical home user would want.

    I simply thought that the Family Pack was a good option for quite a number of people Similar to the Apple plan that allows you 5 installs.
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