Oh, I know. The MVP program is completely broken. Has been for years. Some areas have been better than others, but overall it's a mess. I suspect the MVP program will either be revamped significantly or dropped.
Something will come of all of this. Just like the Start "button" in Windows 8.1, it will be done Microsoft's way. -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Susan Bradley Sent: Tuesday, July 09, 2013 1:37 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [NTSysADM] Technet subscriptions going away. I'm not sure they will do something until they announce something these days. I do not have the faith you do. Nor am I convinced that MVP comments only will move any mountains these days. They listen to the customer at large these days, not MVPs. Truly, if you individually care about this, email [email protected] with your opinion. MVPs won't make this change happen. Only crowd opinion will. On 7/9/2013 10:12 AM, Rod Trent wrote: > Microsoft is monitoring the discussions through their MVPs. The > subscription service for downloads won't be coming back, but I'm sure > Microsoft will provide something. > > There was a good thread on this on the SCCM list recently, too: > > http://www.mail-archive.com/search?q=technet&[email protected] > om > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] > [mailto:[email protected]] > On Behalf Of Susan Bradley > Sent: Tuesday, July 09, 2013 11:34 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [NTSysADM] Technet subscriptions going away. > > <Klingon cloaking off> > > No real reason to have it? > > Workstation testing platforms for patch testing Virtual copies of real > production systems rekeyed with technet keys to allow for testing > purposes for patch testing (SBS 2003, SBS 2008, SBS 2011, Essentials > 2011, Essentials 2012). Not cost effective (nor can SBS 2003 be spun > up in an Azure VM last I checked) Able to set up workstation and > server setups - without reoccurring Azure costs - in a Microserver HyperV setup. > > I don't know about the rest of you but I've also emailed > [email protected] > > It also means the loss of guaranteed SLA in covered Technet forums - > so no more Microsoft engineers in a Technet forum > > It also means the loss of 2 support incidents for a reasonable price > tag that was included in the Technet fee. > > I am concerned that their entire focus is now cloud developers (MSDN) > and no longer with the IT pro with this move. > > It's a bad move and a bad policy. > > </cloaking back on> > > On 7/9/2013 8:24 AM, Micheal Espinola Jr wrote: >> If you want to vent about it, I suppose this is a place to start: >> >> Microsoft Corporation: Create an affordable MSDN subscription >> comparable to TechNet >> <https://www.change.org/petitions/microsoft-corporation-create-an-aff >> o >> rdable-msdn-subscription-comparable-to-technet> >> >> -- >> Espi >> >> >> On Mon, Jul 1, 2013 at 4:23 PM, John Matteson >> <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >> >> But who enjoys using time-bombed software? >> >> John M. >> >> *From:*[email protected] >> <mailto:[email protected]> >> [mailto:[email protected] >> <mailto:[email protected]>] *On Behalf Of *Rod Trent >> *Sent:* Monday, July 01, 2013 3:17 PM >> >> >> *To:* [email protected] >> <mailto:[email protected]> >> *Subject:* RE: [NTSysADM] Technet subscriptions going away. >> >> No real reason to have it. The only piece anyone uses is for >> downloading software. You can spin up a Azure VM to do the same >> thing. And, the alternative options they are providing are fine >> replacements, and will be free. >> >> *From:*[email protected] >> <mailto:[email protected]> >> [mailto:[email protected]] *On Behalf Of *Andrew S. Baker >> *Sent:* Monday, July 01, 2013 2:28 PM >> *To:* ntsysadm >> *Subject:* Re: [NTSysADM] Technet subscriptions going away. >> >> Drats.... >> >> Well, we have a few weeks to get it. :) >> >> >> *ASB >> **http://XeeMe.com/AndrewBaker* <http://xeeme.com/AndrewBaker>*_ >> _**Providing Virtual CIO Services (IT Operations & Information >> Security) for the SMB market.* >> >> On Mon, Jul 1, 2013 at 1:34 PM, Kennedy, Jim >> <[email protected] >> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >> >> This is sad, I love my Action Pack subscription. >> >> >> >> >> >> Microsoft is retiring the TechNet Subscription service. >> >> As IT trends and business dynamics have evolved, so has >> Microsoft's set of offerings for IT professionals who are >> looking to learn, evaluate and deploy Microsoft technologies >> and services. In recent years, we have seen a usage shift from >> paid to free evaluation experiences and resources. 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