Microsoft Technet Subscriptions Ending

Joab Jackson reports that Microsoft will be eliminating TechNet Software Subscriptions . For about $200, this allowed students and developers to obtain sample copies of software.

Andy Patrizio believes Microsoft is eliminating the subscription option because of piracy and other abuse . Patrizio notes that Microsoft has created an evaluation center which should replace most of the functionality of the TechNet service, while eliminating some of the piracy opportunities.

-DD