Microsoft’s recent announcement of the end of TechNet took everyone by surprise and, in the opinion of a good number of people, the option of free evaluation software in its place just doesn’t cut the mustard. It’s a shame that the end is approaching but the end has been delayed.<\/p>\n
If you’re a TechNet subscriber then you might be delighted to know that Microsoft is providing a one off extension of ninety days for active subscriptions. It’s a bit of a slap in the face if you’ve been caught out just before the cut off date of 1st September. It’s also a shame that with the demise of TechNet there is also a loss in access to some of Microsoft’s older products which may benefit developers who want to test backward compatibility.<\/p>\n
Unless you are willing to fork out for an MSDN subscription then you’re left with the free evaluation software which only lasts for 90 or 180 days.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Microsoft’s recent announcement of the end of TechNet took everyone by surprise and, in the opinion of a good number of people, the option of free evaluation software in its place just doesn’t cut the mustard. It’s a shame that the end is approaching but the end has been delayed. If you’re a TechNet subscriber … <\/p>\n