Microsoft MSDN Subscription - Help

[RolandD]

Does anyone know of a retailer in SA that sells MSDN subscriptions, preferably online ? I've had a look at digital planet, but they still sell the old version . Also the list from the MSDN site leads to distributors not retailers.
Any help will be appreciated. Thanks

 

[Johand]

Phone Microsoft. Remember that MSDN subscription does not give you a license to use the products - only to test your software with it (there may be exceptions but you have to read the license carefully!).

You might want to become a Microsoft partner instead. This includes the MSDN subscription, plus licenses to actually use a number of copies of the products. The price is about the same, but there are requirements (e.g. MCPs etc).

 

[RolandD]

Thanks Johand. I actually want to use it for development (Visual studio) & testing. Difficult to get any info from MS this time of year.

I've also found that when buying direct from Microsoft in the US it cost just over R7 000, while the local guys wants close to R10 000. There are however reasons I don't want to buy direct from them (previous history). I thought maybe someone on here has a contact where I can get it at cost + small markup.