Windows?

[Scott Rossi]

This seems like a really useful option, thanks Matthias.

I will still need a production system, so I guess the standard OEM options
are still the most typical.

Thanks & Regards,

Regards,

Scott Rossi
Creative Director
Tactile Media, UX Design




Recently, Matthias Rebe wrote:

> Hi Scott,
> 
> do you need that windows version for testing or for production?
> 
> If the first, then are you aware of "Microsoft TechNet Subscription".
> http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/subscriptions/bb892756.aspx
> 
> It´s an subscription service for one year for it professionals to evaluate,
> test and troubleshoot Microsoft software.
> 
> You get licenses for Office, Windows and other Microsoft software. All as full
> versions
> not restriction in function. But you are only allowed to use it for
> evaluating, testing. You are not allowed to use it in a production
> environment.
> The desktop versions of office and windows are normally a 10-user license.
> That means, you can use it e.g. to test your livecode created apps (created on
> mac or full version of windows)  under windows, but you are not allowed to use
> livecode to create/compile your apps on that "eval" windows.
> 
> The software itself has to be downloaded, but you can buy a media version for
> a higher price.
> 
> Amazon is selling the standard subscription version for about $180 at the
> moment.
> 
> Maybe this helps.
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Matthias
> 
> 
> 
> Am 05.06.2011 um 00:36 schrieb Scott Rossi:
> 
>> Aside from torrents, does anyone have a suggestion for the least expensive
>> place to get a copy of Windows?
>> 
>> I know there are OEM versions that are generally cheaper, but was wondering
>> if anyone could recommend an online (or retail) supplier.  Not sure at this
>> point whether I'll need XP or Win7 or both -- use is either going to be
>> virtual (VMware) or running under Boot Camp on Macs.  I've done Amazon,
>> Buy.com, etc., but I'm wondering if anyone has any alternate
>> suggestions/recommendations that might be less common venues.
>> 
>> (It would also be great if there was some kind of multi-user/family bundle
>> available, to install on multiple systems, like MS does for Word bundles.)
>> 
>> Thanks & Regards,
>> 
>> Scott Rossi
>> Creative Director
>> Tactile Media, UX Design