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[Bman212121]

Originally Posted by nekrosoft13

what wouldn't be a issue. 64bit os can still have 32bit app backwards support.

Yes I know but the point is that it doesn't make sense to go 64 bit exclusive when your major products don't even have a 64 bit version.

[Buio]

Originally Posted by Bman212121

Considering Office isn't even out in 64 bit yet it might be a little bit soon to completely swap the os.

Although Office 2010 is made in 64-bit version too so there will be an 64-bit Office well before Windows 8 is out.

[crainger]

Originally Posted by Greg

You are both correct about the license not expiring after the subscription period, however the usage discussed in this thread is still in breach of the license agreement, which was the purpose of my warning.

From the FAQ:

Source: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/s...7.aspx#general
The license: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-au/s.../cc294422.aspx

I won't keep posting about this. Just be aware of what you are actually purchasing.

We are all enthusiasts. We are always evaluating software, nowhere are we in breach of this, to accuse people here of that is unwelcome. Last thing an admin wants is lawyers handing out threatening letters.

[Greg]

Originally Posted by crainger

We are all enthusiasts. We are always evaluating software, nowhere are we in breach of this, to accuse people here of that is unwelcome. Last thing an admin wants is lawyers handing out threatening letters.

No accusations from me crainger. Everyone in this thread is 'and IT professional evaluating Microsoft technologies, to plan deployments and support your current IT environment'

[crainger]

Now you are thinking with portals.

[AngelGraves13]

OK, just got my Technet Plus account (with 25% discount)

What is Windows 7 Enterprise?

[nekrosoft13]

Originally Posted by AngelGraves13

OK, just got my Technet Plus account (with 25% discount)

What is Windows 7 Enterprise?

it is like Ultimate, but Enterprise is for business enviroment and requires volume activation

[mailman2]

Originally Posted by Greg

No accusations from me crainger. Everyone in this thread is 'and IT professional evaluating Microsoft technologies, to plan deployments and support your current IT environment'

hahaha!!

So between people who's Technet plus lapse and they keep using the software and someone that downloads off a torrent site... whats the difference?

NOTHING THEY ARE BOTH USING IT ILLEGALLY!!! LMFAO!!

[AngelGraves13]

Originally Posted by nekrosoft13

it is like Ultimate, but Enterprise is for business enviroment and requires volume activation

volume activation as in...one key would work for 4 computers or what?

[Toss3]

Hmm considering subscribing to technet, but it's really expensive over here - 340€ even with the 25% discount. Can I use three licenses at once, if I own and use all of the three computers myself? Would prefer to get the family pack but we once again get shafted here in Europe so that won't be an option..

[nekrosoft13]

Originally Posted by AngelGraves13

volume activation as in...one key would work for 4 computers or what?

there are two types of volume license keys, KMS and MAK.

KMS requires key authentication server to be located on your network. (KMS keys not available on techent)

MAK = Multiple Activation Keys, not excactly sure how many times, some say 10, some say 100. Most never reach the limit.

All volume license software on technet uses MAK keys, they only give you one key.

Originally Posted by Toss3

Hmm considering subscribing to technet, but it's really expensive over here - 340€ even with the 25% discount. Can I use three licenses at once, if I own and use all of the three computers myself? Would prefer to get the family pack but we once again get shafted here in Europe so that won't be an option..

for all retail software you can get up to 10 keys just through technet, you can e-mail/call technet Customer Service and ask for more then 10 if you need.

Volume activation software like most servers, you get 1 MAK key that can be activated multiple times

[Toss3]

Originally Posted by nekrosoft13

there are two types of volume license keys, KMS and MAK.

KMS requires key authentication server to be located on your network. (KMS keys not available on techent)

MAK = Multiple Activation Keys, not excactly sure how many times, some say 10, some say 100. Most never reach the limit.

All volume license software on technet uses MAK keys, they only give you one key.

for all retail software you can get up to 10 keys just through technet, you can e-mail/call technet Customer Service and ask for more then 10 if you need.

Volume activation software like most servers, you get 1 MAK key that can be activated multiple times

Thanks for the quick answer! Technet Plus ordered!