[AccessD] MS TechNet sub

Charlotte,
AFAIK MSDN now includes everything that Tech Net does.

As to requiring you to remove the software after your subscriptions ends -I
have recently read in the MSDN FAQ that this is not (or no longer) true. 

The cost is still a huge issue though. My last subscription I did through a
3rd party for 2 years because it saved a small amount in cost but also saved
the renewal hassle.

It is certainly a much better deal for larger companies as you can utilize
the software and licensing to a much greater degree. Plus you can designate
a "MSDN Librarian" which you certainly need with the CD deliveries and may
still be a good idea with the DVD option. The quantity of delivered disks is
enormous.

-----Original Message-----
From: accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com
[mailto:accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Charlotte Foust

The line between TechNet and MSDN used to be clear but it has gotten fuzzier
over the years.  Of the two, I always preferred TechNet because it contained
a KB, articles and the latest patches and service packs, but not a ton of
software I didn't want to install anyhow.  The price tag for MSDN was always
too high for me, and I read the the EULA and decided I'd rather pay full
price for my software and not agree to remove it from machine if my
subscription expired.