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Seems to good to be true for a Home Use "Evaluation" perspective.
I was comparing the cost of Windows 7 Pro and Office 2010 Pro at $350+ship to the $199 Standard subscription rate at TechNet.
I've read through all the FAQ and googled everything I can think of and have come to the conclusion that,
- Licenses do not expire if the subscription is dropped.
- All apps are Genuine Microsoft Authenticated (to pass that BS)
- The softwares are complete, unrestricted, full release copies.
- A backup install disc can be made from the ISO download
- The apps are updateable.
- The license is for Evaluation ONLY. So, basically the same as Home Use. You can do just about anything with the application except generate an income with the products from them. Like Home and Student versions but with all the features.
So, why isn't everyone all over this?
What is the compelling reason to pay Full Retail or get the OEM installers license?
I was comparing the cost of Windows 7 Pro and Office 2010 Pro at $350+ship to the $199 Standard subscription rate at TechNet.
I've read through all the FAQ and googled everything I can think of and have come to the conclusion that,
- Licenses do not expire if the subscription is dropped.
- All apps are Genuine Microsoft Authenticated (to pass that BS)
- The softwares are complete, unrestricted, full release copies.
- A backup install disc can be made from the ISO download
- The apps are updateable.
- The license is for Evaluation ONLY. So, basically the same as Home Use. You can do just about anything with the application except generate an income with the products from them. Like Home and Student versions but with all the features.
So, why isn't everyone all over this?
What is the compelling reason to pay Full Retail or get the OEM installers license?