MSDN??? Windows 7?

[Brother Ali]

Hi could anyone please explain to me how MSDN works? I see some cheap windows 7 keys on ebay but heard that they are just MSDN and can/would be blacklisted once microsoft catches onto them.

I would like to know how MSDN works for my own use (not to sell on ebay). From what I gathered it is for software development? But is the win7 you download a trial?

Thanks

EDIT: And does this look legit? Its not just a key has microsoft disk and packaging, but its not a retail package.

http://albuquerque.craigslist.org/sys/1557849272.html

 

[RebateMonger]

Too bad the CraigsList photos aren't high enough resolution to really read them. The package colors are wrong for Win7 Home Premium, even OEM. Microsoft DID make a "Red Edition" of Vista Ultimate that was available on some Dells and through "The Ultimate Steal" student site.

The white label on the disk, combined with the white sticker on the red packaging, kinda' look like some sort of OEM, but I can't be sure.

 

[Billb2]

MSDn is a "subscription" service. When you pay for the subscription you can download keys for anything Ms sells.

The catch ....$600/yr. and up, depending on ow much technical support you want to buy.

You missed it though. A few month ago a Marketing Co , hired by MS to hype MSDN, accidentally posted access codes to free MSDN subscriptions on the interwebs. I (and I assume thousands others) were able to get registered and had about 24 hrs to get keys before MSDN crashed. Alas, when it came back, all was gone for us. But it was a glorious 24 hours!

 

[JackMDS]

This page left column describe the different subscription to MSDN and their retail price.

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/subscriptions/buy.aspx

MSDN Keys are given individually to the subscriber.

Any MSDN Keys that is on the marekt iare either Illegal or Fake.

 

[RebateMonger]

MSDN is intended for software developers. Except for one copy of certain desktop applications (Outlook 2007, Access 2007, and such), the licenses are for development and testing, only.

Microsoft: MSDN Subscriptino Software Use Rights:

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/subscriptions/cc150618.aspx

"MSDN subscriptions are licensed on a per-user basis. One person can use the software to design, develop, test, or demonstrate his or her programs on any number of devices. Each person who uses the software this way needs a license."

"Many MSDN subscribers use a computer for mixed use—both design, development, testing, and demonstration of your programs (the use allowed under the MSDN Subscription license) and some other use. Using the software in any other way, such as for doing email, playing games, or editing a document is another use and is not covered by the MSDN Subscription license. When this happens, the underlying operating system must also be licensed normally by purchasing a regular copy of Windows such as the one that came with a new OEM PC."

Basically, using an MSDN license for Windows 7 or Vista and then using the computer for email, to play games, or to write a letter is a violation of the MSDN Subscription terms.

 

[StinkyPinky]

It's no secret that people sign up to MSDN and then sell the keys for a profit.

To be honest, I can't see how Microsoft can stop it. They have no way of knowing which keys are legit or not.

 

[Satchm0]

Basically, using an MSDN license for Windows 7 or Vista and then using the computer for email, to play games, or to write a letter is a violation of the MSDN Subscription terms.

How would MS ever find that out? Are they simply anticipating users will respect their terms and abide by them, or do they have a system in place to catch non hackers?

 

[JeffreyLebowski]

MSDN is expensive. Technet is where it's at.

 

[JackMDS]

How would MS ever find that out? Are they simply anticipating users will respect their terms and abide by them, or do they have a system in place to catch non hackers?

AFAYC if the probability to get caught is low then it is OK to commit an illegal act .:thumbsdown: