Microsoft recently announced it will end TechNet subscriptions next year. The only alternative left for IT Pros is expensive MSDN subscriptions that cost thousands of dollars. IT pros need TechNet subscriptions to test new software and gain experience with it for their jobs or education. If you agree that Microsoft should not end TechNet subscriptions or should offer an affordable alternative, please sign a petition to Microsoft by going to this address:
http://www.change.org/petitions/continue-technet-or-create-an-affordable-alternative-to-msdn