MSDN Piracy Alert

ALERT - Piracy is widespread on MSDN Subscriptions


Download only, academic subscriptions, non-licensed versions, illegal NFR promo SKUs are all being sold EVERYWHERE ON THE WEB.  These illegal sales are currently under investigated by Microsoft.  If you have questions about resellers or pricing in the market that seems suspect please call us at 1-800-774-9187.
 
Here's how you avoid being ripped off:

  • Always buy from a Microsoft Certified Partner (ask for Partner ID)
  • Make sure that you get an Authorization and License number on multi-year MSDN Subscriptions - this is key!
  • Call us at 1-800-774-9187 for complete MSDN Subscription information and sales support!
  • If you get a price that is too good to be true, and is lower than SWI's quote, you should be concerned
  • Should you or your organization be subjected to an audit by Microsoft or the BSA and you are found to be improperly licensed, you will be required to purchase the proper licenses as part of the "come clean" process.