Free 1 Year Subscribtion to the Microsoft TechNet

SwedishTom · 03-06-09, 09:28 AM

Here is a nice little freebie for anyone that might be interested, and before you ask, no you do not have to enter any card information, just your address, so they can't just charge your card after a year!

https://om2.one.microsoft.com/offer/technet_emea.aspx

Have just signed up myself, not 100% sure if this is true or not.. not read the EULA on a product yet myself..

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bry at OcUK Forum

Having a good look at the EULA it seems the keys are lifelong keys. They are NOT trial keys as in they will NOT expire.
However, they are meant to be used as a trial purpose so think of it as a trial which does not expire and will always work.
If you use it for more than testing then well thats between you and microsoft

Cheers
Tom

omairt · 03-06-09, 09:46 AM

Here's my subscription status:

It's not showing an expiration date so I think the trial may last more than a year.

Also, it says TechNet Plus Consumer Service Professional Pilot, so I think there may be some limitations with the trial.

SwedishTom · 03-06-09, 10:03 AM

As I said, I'm not 100% sure of it.. just letting you know what I read in the OcUK thread about it.. I guess the only way is to wait and see what happens!

In any which case, its free and you have the chance to download a lot of goodies from the site and try them out if nothing else!

Cheers
Tom

**the_icks** · 03-06-09, 10:51 AM

mmmmmmmm technet... I used to love the regular boxes!!
but of course in my day they were all on floppy and weighed a ton!!

SwedishTom · 03-06-09, 01:03 PM

A user at OcUK contacted TechNet support and was told this..

Quote:

Originally Posted by brainiac ghost at OcUK

I have just contacted technet support, there is a problem with keys because a large number are being generated at the moment, they are going to fix this shortly, the subscription is free until 30th september 2009, no additional subscription is required after this however you will not be able to download or access your keys

Gives a little bit of clarity.. so it looks like the keys wont be accessible after that but if you copy and past them into notepad or similar that shouldn't be a problem!

Cheers
Tom

TheDoctor · 03-06-09, 01:36 PM

what is technet?

**the_icks** · 03-06-09, 01:40 PM

a bit like Skynet but without Arnie!

ndev2k · 03-06-09, 01:41 PM

It is microsoft's online technology warehouse. You can download all the old versions of microsoft software right back to Windows 3.1 and also the new builds of other software is releassed on there. It is really for IT professionals but is a great tool for anybody interested in Windows Based PC's to have

It also includes all the latest white-papers on the newest technologies

**the_icks** · 03-06-09, 01:42 PM

and the majority of them are license free!!

so if you want office or visio or project its all free!!!!!!

arj154 · 03-06-09, 04:37 PM

grr this is annoying it wont let me order it now

grabrail · 03-06-09, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arj154

grr this is annoying it wont let me order it now

im getting the same problem

I hope I can get this working, I have been pestering my boss to let me get a Technet plus subscription through work.

Not sure how much you are going to have access to with this free version though, any body have any info regarding this?

grabrail · 03-06-09, 06:47 PM

Finally got my subscription sorted. Office 2007 utimate downloading now.

Tip for firefox users: I couldnt get the MS downloader working in FF, had to use IE.

arj154 · 03-06-09, 08:17 PM

finally got it as well thanks Tom!!

Ilikefree · 03-06-09, 08:21 PM

is it just me that gets:

Code:

Server Error in '/offer' Application.
The resource cannot be found.

Djoscar · 03-06-09, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ilikefree

is it just me that gets:

Code:

Server Error in '/offer' Application.
The resource cannot be found.

I get that aswell

Probably it's gone

-null- · 03-06-09, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Djoscar

I get that aswell

Probably it's gone

Got it too

Djoscar · 03-06-09, 08:50 PM

The sad thing is that i was about to put in my address and order it, but my laptop turned off (due to a rubbish charger and a "long lasting" battery) and when i turned it on, i got the error and wasn't able to order

computerman · 03-06-09, 09:24 PM

same here

SwedishTom · 04-06-09, 12:05 AM

Sorry guys but it seems like Microsoft did a bobo!

Quote:

Originally Posted by [TW]Fox at OcUK

From reading around the net it now seems like this was an epic mistake on Microsofts part. You are only supposed to get access if you are an invited member of a special program they are running and not a member of the great unwashed like ourselves. Apparently new signups have been stopped and those who have accounts should expect them to stop working in 24 hours time.

My account is reset and I can no longer access downloads or generate keys..

Question is if the keys that anyone was able to generate before this will still be working or not..

Cheers
Tom

SwedishTom · 05-06-09, 11:26 AM

Sorry for double posting but I thought I would mention that some accounts that had been reset has now been reinstated and my account is now showing as a retail account and valid until 06/02/2001 (US date so 2nd of June 2010), with the ability to download and request keys again. Not everyone seems to have had their account reinstated though, not sure why but might be if they did not provide their actual address or something like that.

Anyway, thought I would let you know for those that were able to get an account earlier, not sure if its for real or just while their lawyers are looking into things since people in the US has not had their account reinstated due to different laws there and over here in the UK..

Cheers
Tom

Edit: now been revoked again so I have not a clue as to what Microsoft is up to!

03-06-09, 01:36 PM	#6
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03-06-09, 01:41 PM	#8
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03-06-09, 04:37 PM	#10
arj154 iPod 20gb Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: c:\windows\system32 Posts: 779	grr this is annoying it wont let me order it now __________________ Spoiler --currently doing-- consoles.kudosnetwork-(£200 amazon)10 referals needed 6 yellow(s)1 green(s) --Recieved-- iPod video 30gb(freepay-£20 paypal(FF4U)-mopod phone charm-magnets(FF4U)-£75 paypal(Toluna)-£100 Amazon Voucher (Forfree4u) free games

03-06-09, 08:17 PM	#13
arj154 iPod 20gb Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: c:\windows\system32 Posts: 779	finally got it as well thanks Tom!! __________________ Spoiler --currently doing-- consoles.kudosnetwork-(£200 amazon)10 referals needed 6 yellow(s)1 green(s) --Recieved-- iPod video 30gb(freepay-£20 paypal(FF4U)-mopod phone charm-magnets(FF4U)-£75 paypal(Toluna)-£100 Amazon Voucher (Forfree4u) free games

03-06-09, 08:21 PM	#14
Ilikefree Mini Mac Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: London Posts: 5,141	is it just me that gets: Code: Server Error in '/offer' Application. The resource cannot be found. __________________ *Help an old friend wrap up his freebie-ing by signing up for me in a trade on either Apple FJ or PS3 Kudos! £15 per green!* (pm me and I'll set it up in the trade centre)

03-06-09, 09:46 AM	#2
omairt 1 new message Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Omicron Persei 8 Posts: 2,518	Here's my subscription status: It's not showing an expiration date so I think the trial may last more than a year. Also, it says TechNet Plus Consumer Service Professional Pilot, so I think there may be some limitations with the trial.

03-06-09, 10:03 AM	#3
SwedishTom FireFox Rules! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Nottingham. Posts: 5,510	As I said, I'm not 100% sure of it.. just letting you know what I read in the OcUK thread about it.. I guess the only way is to wait and see what happens! In any which case, its free and you have the chance to download a lot of goodies from the site and try them out if nothing else! Cheers Tom

03-06-09, 10:51 AM	#4
the_icks Mr Baldy Chicken Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 14,487	mmmmmmmm technet... I used to love the regular boxes!! but of course in my day they were all on floppy and weighed a ton!!

03-06-09, 01:40 PM	#7
the_icks Mr Baldy Chicken Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 14,487	a bit like Skynet but without Arnie!

03-06-09, 01:42 PM	#9
the_icks Mr Baldy Chicken Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 14,487	and the majority of them are license free!! so if you want office or visio or project its all free!!!!!!

03-06-09, 06:47 PM	#12
grabrail iBook Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Nottingham Posts: 2,325	Finally got my subscription sorted. Office 2007 utimate downloading now. Tip for firefox users: I couldnt get the MS downloader working in FF, had to use IE.

03-06-09, 08:50 PM	#17
Djoscar BANNED Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 4,429	The sad thing is that i was about to put in my address and order it, but my laptop turned off (due to a rubbish charger and a "long lasting" battery) and when i turned it on, i got the error and wasn't able to order

03-06-09, 09:24 PM	#18
computerman iPod 30gb Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nottingham Posts: 1,489	same here

05-06-09, 11:26 AM	#20
SwedishTom FireFox Rules! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Nottingham. Posts: 5,510	Sorry for double posting but I thought I would mention that some accounts that had been reset has now been reinstated and my account is now showing as a retail account and valid until 06/02/2001 (US date so 2nd of June 2010), with the ability to download and request keys again. Not everyone seems to have had their account reinstated though, not sure why but might be if they did not provide their actual address or something like that. Anyway, thought I would let you know for those that were able to get an account earlier, not sure if its for real or just while their lawyers are looking into things since people in the US has not had their account reinstated due to different laws there and over here in the UK.. Cheers Tom Edit: now been revoked again so I have not a clue as to what Microsoft is up to! Last edited by SwedishTom; 05-06-09 at 11:45 AM..