TechNet or MSDN Subscription?

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TechNet or MSDN Subscription?

I'm just a one-man software shop, and I currently have an MSDN subscription. It is coming up for renewal soon, and it looks like it's going to cost a small fortune. I see that TechNet subscriptions cost significantly less money, and seem to include all of the same software. Am I missing something here? What is the difference between these 2 packages?

Update: The price of Visual Studio and a TechNet subscription is still less than the cost of an MSDN subscription.

Does TechNet include Visual Studio?

I thought that was one of the big differences.

Michael Burr 2008-10-30 18:16:32

I added an update to the question to address this, even buying VS separately it's still cheaper.

Jon Tackabury 2008-10-30 18:17:37

Then I think Stephen Wrighton hit on the other big difference that may be more important.

Michael Burr 2008-10-30 18:20:01

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If memory serves the TECHNET subscription is licenses for EVALUATION purposes, while the MSDN subscription is licenses for use as a Developer.

Stephen Wrighton 2008-10-30 18:17:27

Check this question for finding MSDN subscriptions on the cheap, though it sounds like you don't qualify for Empower.

swilliams 2008-10-30 18:31:19

TechNet includes a very different set of products, and is used for eval. Here's details on the different TN subscriptions: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/subscriptions/bb892756.aspx

2008-11-19 20:57:52

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