Windows 7 RTM Available to all MSDN Subscribers

[Night Hawk]

The one thing part of their blog announcement that the preorder discounts was a thanks to testers was a little disappointing since I will be going for the Ultimate edition to start with in about 10 weeks time at this point.

 

[pestbest]

so far, i really wouldn't mind paying for this OS. It is that impressive.

Yea but many of the friends I know want to "steal" Windows 7 cause Microsoft "cheated" them off their money for Vista.

 

[bobgay]

Will this also apply to Technet subscribers?

Sure will. we will be able to download RTM on aug 6th. I believe each key is good for 5 installs. (correct me on this) Considering all, the subscription price of technet is lower than the actual cost of buying win 7 outright.
Bob

 

[drevilwebmaster]

usually the technet lic is for 10

 

[poin2]

I believe Technet allows you up to 10 keys per product, and if you have (legitimate) need beyond that, you can contact them to obtain more.

Not sure if there's a limit on the number of activations per key if you're repeatedly reinstalling, for example, but believe they'd of course be tied to the computer they're activated on like usual.

 

[banderz777]

Get the Genuine Article ... dont be afraid to spend a little cash$$

:roflmao:

+1 I feel the same way, it's really not that expensive.

 

[fakeasdf]

hmm... I don't want to stay up for this, but I really want to download all of this while I'm sleeping...

 

[Zidane24]

hmm... I don't want to stay up for this, but I really want to download all of this while I'm sleeping...

2 hrs to go until it is the 6th in Redmond!

 

[Dark Nova Gamer]

Anyone want to donate money for me to get a MSDN/TechNet Subscription? Eh didn't think so.

=S I heard somewhere that those 'MSDN/TechNet Product Keys' do not work if you lose/cancel your subscription, is that true? I mean like if I have a subscription, and used the keys I could get with it to activate W7, would it deactivate it if I lost the subscription?

 

[Zidane24]

Anyone want to donate money for me to get a MSDN/TechNet Subscription? Eh didn't think so.

=S I heard somewhere that those 'MSDN/TechNet Product Keys' do not work if you lose/cancel your subscription, is that true? I mean like if I have a subscription, and used the keys I could get with it to activate W7, would it deactivate it if I lost the subscription?

I can't say for sure but a guy told me that there are for life...even after you cancel the subscription

 

[andych]

Anyone want to donate money for me to get a MSDN/TechNet Subscription? Eh didn't think so.

=S I heard somewhere that those 'MSDN/TechNet Product Keys' do not work if you lose/cancel your subscription, is that true? I mean like if I have a subscription, and used the keys I could get with it to activate W7, would it deactivate it if I lost the subscription?

No...the keys you get are Retail keys. They do not expire at all.

 

[Dark Nova Gamer]

No...the keys you get are Retail keys. They do not expire at all.

Hmm now that is tempting then. Means I could install W7 on multiple machines for just the price of like.. 1?

 

[pparks1]

Technically the keys don't expire and Windows won't de-activate...however you would be in violation of the license agreement and would be "evaluating" products for which you are no longer allowed to "evaluate" if your subscription were to lapse. Just saying.

And technically the licenses are for "eval" purposes. An "eval" is not installing the OS on multiple computers and then using them for all of your computer needs over the next few years. An eval copy is more like,
1). Some piece of software is not working on Windows 7
2). Install Win7 into virtual machine software
3). Try to install said piece of software.
4). experiment until it works
5). Delete the virtual machine.

 

[blah380]

Just curious - i'm a member of MSDN through my school (RIT). Will I be able to receive a copy of Win 7? (We were given the Beta and RC1)

RIT - NSSA

 

[BoonC]

Which build number will be available? 7600.16385? or 7600.16399? or 7600.16400?

 

[Fisherking]

7600.16385

 

[Fisherking]

Technically the keys don't expire and Windows won't de-activate...however you would be in violation of the license agreement and would be "evaluating" products for which you are no longer allowed to "evaluate" if your subscription were to lapse. Just saying.

And technically the licenses are for "eval" purposes. An "eval" is not installing the OS on multiple computers and then using them for all of your computer needs over the next few years. An eval copy is more like,
1). Some piece of software is not working on Windows 7
2). Install Win7 into virtual machine software
3). Try to install said piece of software.
4). experiment until it works
5). Delete the virtual machine.

And technically and reality they are yours!:roflmao:

 

[fakeasdf]

still no download links on msdn...

 

[X360]

none either on technet , probably gonna be delayed till the 3 rd week of august

 

[poin2]

I can't say for sure but a guy told me that there are for life...even after you cancel the subscription

Unless MS decides the system is overly abused and changes their mind.