[Chuchnit]

I'm wrapping things up and getting ready to finish getting everything for my build. About the last thing I need is an OS. I'm considering just getting a technet subscription. Is there any valid reason why I wouldn't just get a technet sub and by an OEM disk? I take it they OS keys are good forever?

[DrNip]

I don't know how it really works. Do they issue you keys that are only good for that 12 month period? I would have to think so because otherwise you could just get what you want then dump the subscription. I personally have no use for it as I have just about every OS and Office there is to buy. Some are cracked but those are for benching.

[Chuchnit]

Not sure and that's why I am asking. I don't want to dump 200 on what looks like an awesome deal to just get screwed in the end if I don't renew. I'm looking at this for 24/7 usage first and availability for benching second.

[Gunslinger]

You get 10 keys per OS, it is very much worth it. They are just like retail keys and do not expire. I'm saving to renew my sub.

[punx223]

how much is it? and where do you get it?

[Gunslinger]

I paid ~ $250 or so for mine last year.
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/s...s/default.aspx

[GeorgeStorm]

Go any relatives at uni?
Just get keys off of MSDNAA, apparently office is going up there soon, I'm looking forward to it since I don't want to have to pay for it.
If you want I can get you one if it comes to it :p

[DrNip]

10 keys per year?

[ocgmj]

Used to be 10 keys now it's 5.

[Neuromancer]

Originally Posted by Chuchnit

I'm wrapping things up and getting ready to finish getting everything for my build. About the last thing I need is an OS. I'm considering just getting a technet subscription. Is there any valid reason why I wouldn't just get a technet sub and by an OEM disk? I take it they OS keys are good forever?

not sure the differnces between the sub plans... no need to buy a disc though.. the plan should include a digital DL unless I misunderstood your question.