Microsoft MSDN Universal 7.0 Revised - 1 Year [Old Version]

by Microsoft

Product Features

• MSDN Universal keeps you on the cutting edge with priority access to the latest versions of Visual Studio .NET.
• Enjoy uninterrupted access to the latest Microsoft technologies online and through regular CD or DVD updates.
• Get development and test versions of the latest Microsoft operating systems, including Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP.
• Receive the latest Microsoft technical resources, including code samples, SDKs, DDKs, public betas, and product documentation.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B0006Q99RI
• Item model number: 534-07095
• Date first available at Amazon.com: November 15, 2004
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #22,634 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)
  • #89 in Software > Programming > Development Utilities
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

An MSDN Universal Subscription is the premium subscription that provides comprehensive access to the latest Microsoft developer resources, technologies, and tools, including Visual Studio .NET Enterprise Architect 2003. Your subscription entitles you to receive continuous priority access to the latest Microsoft development tools, platform, and server technologies, productivity applications, technical resources, and support via secure Internet access to the subscription software download site and through regular, monthly CD or DVD shipments.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply the best way to fly in the MS world, November 1, 2005

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Gregory A. Beamer "Cowboy" (Nashville, TN United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Microsoft MSDN Universal 7.0 Revised - 1 Year [Old Version] (CD-ROM)

While Microsoft has certainly made some serious mistakes in its tenure, as a developer it is hard to escape their world. WHen it comes to web applications, a good majority of the companies out there have at least some development in either ASP or .NET. This means a good developer should have a great set of tools.

With the price, MSDN is not a good buy for a hobbyist. FOr a business, however, it is the best way to go, as each developer's Office installation, developer tools and all development servers (up to 10 installations for most server products) are covered with a single license. When you add up the cost of the software, it is one of the best bargains going, esp. if you develop on a variety of Microsoft servers. (In many ways, just using Visual Studio, Office and SQL Server developer more than pay for the set).

In addition, you get monthly updates to your subscription, so you always have the latest Microsoft software.

If you do not venture into the Microsoft world, MSDN is a gigantic waste. If you do, it is the best way to fly.