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Microsoft MSDN Universal Subscription 7.0 | 
 enlarge | From: Microsoft Software
Category: Software
List Price: $2,799.00
Buy Used: $797.11
You Save: $2001.89 (72%)
Rating:  13 reviews
Sales Rank: 9466
Format: Cd-rom
Platforms: Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows Me, Windows Xp, Windows 95
Media: CD-ROM
Edition: Full
Operating System: Windows 95
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.5
Dimensions (in): 3.7 x 3.2 x 1.2
MPN: 534-02125
UPC: 659556864514
EAN: 0659556864514
ASIN: B00005NGPB
Release Date: October 19, 2001
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: ONLY CDS ARE INCLUDED!, e ship daily! All orders ship out within 2 business days from OR. Your satisfaction is guaranteed!, visible damage on box
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Amazon.com Product Description
MSDN Universal provides priority access to resources for developers, including timely delivery of everything needed to build XML Web services and applications. Through MSDN subscriber downloads and automatic shipments, subscribers receive the latest Microsoft technologies and information as soon as they are available. With developer-licensed versions of Microsoft operating systems and Microsoft enterprise servers, users can fully test a broad range of applications.pUse Visual Studio .NET Enterprise Architect to design XML Web services and provide architectural guidance for development teams. MSDN Universal keeps users up-to-date with priority access to the latest versions of Visual Studio .NET. Get the newest Microsoft development tools, Microsoft .NET Enterprise Server technologies, productivity applications such as Microsoft Office XP and Microsoft Visio, the MSDN Library, and technical support, and develop and test versions of the latest Microsoft operating systems.pAs a subscriber, receive the most current Microsoft technical resources including code samples, SDKs, DDKs, public betas, and product documentation. Get uninterrupted access to the latest Microsoft technologies 24 hours a day, seven days a week online and through regular CD or DVD updates. pNote: Customers purchasing this subscription will receive a form that must be filled out and returned in order to start the subscription. Actual CD-ROMs will come directly from Microsoft once the subscription has started.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 8 more reviews...
 Product does not contain valid activation code October 22, 2004
Glen DeBiasa (Hillsborough, NJ USA)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
The first copy that I received did not contain a valid 25-digit activation code. As such, Microsoft would not activate my subscription. I asked for a replacement product to arrive. It too did not contain a valid 25-digit activation code. br / br /According to Microsoft, they switched to the 25-digit activation code in March. Until they start stocking versions with the 25-digit activation code, I cannot recommend purchasing the product from Amazon.com.
Excellent product, poor subscription process. September 3, 2004
Tony Hoyle (UK)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I really couldn't do without MSDN Universal, however it sometimes seems like MS don't want people to subscribe. br / br /My activation code was rejected (no reason given) and after having to make an overseas call to find out why I'm told that I must fax the form in (no other option is given)... I have no fax, so that would have meant another 200 outlay just for this one item. I kept trying with the online registration instead, and after a few hours it suddenly decided to accept my registration. br / br /The problems don't stop there, as although your 12 months subscription starts from the moment of activation, you're not actually allowed to use it for the first 2 weeks as they won't send you your subscription ID for 10 working days (no reason for this is given) - this effectively means you're only getting an 11.5 month subscription not a 12 month one. br / br /I think the product is very good value (Visual Studio Enterprise alone costs the same as the subscription), but the registration experience is extremely poor.
 It's simple the most powerful software subscription on earth May 15, 2004
NELSON A. LAINEZ (Honduras)
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
Are you a serious professional developer that creates software for multiple windows versions or international languages, like me?pAlmost 3 years ago, my company bought this subscription for me, and I have to tell you it has helped me to solve so many, many troubles I encounter as a programmer. Like the day some users reported our application was failing when running on a Windows XP Pro + Office XP both in Simplified Chinese... Try to solve that without MSDNU!!pNeed to install the latest SQL Server version, or use .NET Architect, or Windows 2003?? Almost *every* software Microsoft sells is now yours, no kidding... It's absolutely unbelievable they sell MSDN Universal at almost the same price of Visual Studio .NET. Buy MSDNU instead, believe me!pI'm always surprised when they add new software (like Virtual PC, Great Plains, Visio, or 64-bits versions of Windows), but it's sad when they stop sending old software (Office 2000, etc). Some of them are still available on subscriber downloads online (like the old MS-DOS 5.0, Windows 3.1 or NT).pNow, I have to tell you: each year you need to pay the renewal fee. It's no joke. But I can't imagine working without this subscription for an entire year.pAlso, there are just too many CDs...Buy the DVD version! You'll need to burn a bunch of ISO images for some of the operating systems, but that's just when you need to use them on a PC with no DVD. Some DVDs are bootable, and present a menu for you to select the proper Windows installation.pI *really* like that I can download a special product from the subscriber downloads online website, even before it's released to stores. It's very useful when you bought just the English subscription and now you need to install a Portuguese version of Microsoft Office, for example. Today I'll download the latest Longhorn Community Preview. Yahoo! This makes my programming job so fun.pYou can switch to a different language pack during the year, with no problem; or order extra CDs. It's like having Microsoft at your feet..!
 Good Product, Poor Purchase Experience February 18, 2004
Jose I. Cantu Arrambide (Laredo, TX USA)
4 out of 6 found this review helpful
I had the same problem as one of the other reviewers, my activation number was already in use, so I had to talk to Microsoft and send it out by a carrier (Top of the box, invoice subscription card). When they received it, they called me at my office and noticed that I wasnt on the U.S. Even though I was going to receive MSDN in Texas, they told me that if I was to use this product in Mexico I would be violating the license agreement. They didnt even told if there was a similar product for foreign countries... So now, my Subscription belongs to another person in Texas. Bu.
Activation code already being used January 27, 2004
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
MSDN is probably essential if you develop software for Windows, but I had a problem activating my subscription online. The activation page says my subscription number is currently being used. Be prepared to mail in your activation request (no fax, no web), sending in the activation card, the top of the box, and invoice. After paying over two grand, I still need to wait up to 10 days to start using my subscription. Looks like there is a security problem with the activation numbers. For the cost of the subscription, it should be quicker to activate, notwithstanding the securty issue. After all, Microsoft seems to be letting someone else use my subscription for free--why not me too?
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