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October 01, 2012, 09:01:56 PM
#11
That's something I didn't know.

I will probably just limp along on what I have.  I have been downsizing all my junk anyway.  I just don't need the massive 8 processor servers, racks, and various towers, piles of parts around, etc.  I think I will try to focus on only using modern technology, and keeping a bare minimum of older parts around for repair for small-time repair jobs.

I use linux quite a bit but sometimes its nice to just have a clean windows environment without the pains of using a free operating system all the time.
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October 01, 2012, 09:01:35 PM
#10
In addition to Bizspark, there's also MSDN and TechNet options.  TechNet Standard starts at 200 USD.
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Gerald Davis
October 01, 2012, 08:57:52 PM
#9
Well two things:
1) Microsoft provides MD5 hashes for all their ISOs.  While I don't condone piracy it is possible to use cryptography to verify that any ISO (obtained from anywhere) is bit for bit identical to the official release.  http://support.microsoft.com/kb/841290

2) If you are serious form a company and apply to Microsoft Bizspark program.  All the software you could possibly need for three years (including perpetual licenses and buyout option).
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October 01, 2012, 08:48:04 PM
#8
Well deathandtaxes, I tend to try to use clean isos for OS installs.  Using a student disk and key is less more bad then a torrent install in my opinion.  I think a lot of people would be with me on that.

I can't buy enterprise, its like $1500, I will never, ever get a copy.  Its priced for biz.
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Gerald Davis
October 01, 2012, 08:13:43 PM
#7
What will it matter if 'merica is gone in ten years?

Why would you pay to pirate software?  Does that even make sense to you?

Legally there is no difference between paying for a fraudulently license or just pirating the software for free.
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October 01, 2012, 08:00:26 PM
#6
I thought you were being funny, I'll avoid you in the future.
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October 01, 2012, 07:51:23 PM
#5
You seem to forget that alot can happen in a (1) year.
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October 01, 2012, 07:33:39 PM
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What will it matter if 'merica is gone in ten years?
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October 01, 2012, 07:14:42 PM
#3
You do know its illegal to resell those student codes, just thought id let you know. (used to have access myself)

https://www.dreamspark.com/licensing/Premium-EULA.aspx
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October 01, 2012, 07:08:58 PM
#2
I could use server 2008 enterprise for the mutliple-processor capabilities.  Is this a possibility?
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September 12, 2012, 09:25:30 PM
#1
I'm a student so I can get windows server 2012 RC and 2008 R2, I have no need for these

I'd like to get at least 5 to 10 btc each.

I will only sell one of each so they do not get banned.

I think I will close this thread 1 week after the first bid.

I'll start both at 3 btc.

not sure about the 2012 but 2008 is standard edition.
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