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MS cracks down on MSDN subs, threatens 'random audits' | |
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| Time: 07:19 EST/12:19 GMT | News Source: The Register | Posted By: Byron Hinson | ||
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Microsoft is cracking down on commercial use of software obtained via MSDN (Microsoft Developer Network) subscriptions, and intends to conduct random audits of subscribers. Depressingly, this seems to have happened just after it was drawn to The Register's attention that an MSDN sub could be a pretty cheap way of keeping a small business (like us) equipped with the latest. But under the circs it's probably lucky we didn't get as far as paying the sub and doing the rollout, because the effective 'grey area' in MSDN software use is being redefined in black and white. MSDN subs are intended to give Microsoft's developer partners early and continuing access to code, so they can develop for it. They pay a reasonable whack for the deal, but in general (if we skip over the odd kick in the teeth) they get a pretty good service, and it's worth it, both for them and for Microsoft. | ||
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| #1 By 20 (Unknown) at 5/8/2001 3:10:00 PM |
| Consider the source. This is just another FUD propaganda post by The Register attempting to get you to hate Microsoft so that you'll flock to their beloved Linux. |
| #2 By 3 (Unknown) at 5/8/2001 4:47:00 PM |
| Well I'm a MSDN member and have heard of them doing it ;o) |
| #3 By 20 (Unknown) at 5/8/2001 6:07:00 PM |
| I didn't say they were flat out lying, I'm just saying ignore the spin. People are horribly abusing MSDN, it doesn't mean that MS is persecuting everyone. I'm also no so sure that there are "random" audits. I'm sure that MS is looking at a >1000 employee corporation with a single MSDN collection and only a few licenses of Windows. |
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