Microsoft MSDN Operating System 2005

An MSDN Operating Systems subscription provides access to the latest Microsoft operating systems for desktops, laptops, line-of-business applications, and enterprise networking.

• Receive the latest Microsoft operating systems.
• Receive professional technical support, including unlimited use of MSDN managed newsgroups, two phone-based support incidents, and free access to MSDN Online Concierge.
• Continuously updated technical content available through the MSDN Library.

Your subscription entitles you to receive continuous priority access to the latest Microsoft operating systems, technical resources, and support via secure Internet access to the download site (via MSDN Subscriber Downloads site) and through regular CD or DVD shipments.

You can find an up-to-date, complete list of subscription software available at any subscription level here. The MSDN Operating Systems subscription includes:

• The Windows Server 2003 product family that builds on the strengths of Windows 2000 Server products to deliver a superior and cost-effective server operating system with increased reliability, availability, scalability, and security.
• Windows XP Home Edition and Windows XP Media Center for home and digital entertainment usage (usage rights are limited to development and testing only).
• Continuous access to new software and technical resources During the term of your subscription, you are entitled to upgrades to your subscription software, select new releases, and product betas, in addition to resources such as software and hardware development kits and service packs.
• Professional technical support, including unlimited use of MSDN Managed Newsgroups for online support with guaranteed response times of two business days, two phone-based support incidents, and free access to MSDN Online Concierge for non-technical questions regarding navigation of the MSDN site, Knowledge Base article searches, and MSDN subscriber downloads.
• Continuously updated technical content is available through the MSDN Library, which offers comprehensive programming information, code samples, sample applications, technical documentation and articles, and access to the Microsoft Developer Knowledge Base.

• Access the latest versions of leading-edge Microsoft platform technologies - The MSDN Operating Systems subscription provides you with quick and convenient access to essential Microsoft platform technologies, technical resources, and support to design, build, and test applications for Microsoft Windows, the Web, mobile devices, and XML Web services. The software download site provides instant access to a range of past and current software available in your subscription, in addition to available new releases or upgrades to your subscription software.
• Save time, reduce costs, and manage spending on your Microsoft development and test environment - Your MSDN subscription reduces the time, effort, and costs associated with acquiring a broad range of Microsoft software for your development and test environments. During the term of your subscription, you receive upgrades of your MSDN subscription software and select new releases, which enables you to predict and manage spending on developer tools and products.
• Increase productivity through 24 x 7 technical support and Knowledge Base resources - Through MSDN Managed Newsgroups, you can share ideas in over 220 newsgroups while receiving technical support from the broader subscriber community or a Microsoft Support Engineer within two business days. For complex situations, Microsoft engineers are available to assist via your phone-based support incidents. Through MSDN Online Concierge, a Microsoft online assistant is available to address non-technical questions regarding navigation of the MSDN site, Knowledge Base (KB) article searches, and subscriber downloads. The Online Support Knowledge Base provides over 250,000 solutions, including FAQs, support Webcasts, and technical newsgroups.

• Microsoft Windows-based computer
• Pentium 600 MHz or faster processor (1 GHz recommended)
• 192 MB RAM (256 MB recommended)
• 2 GB available hard-disk space
• CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive
• 1024x768 resolution with 256 colors (1024x768 resolution with High Color - 16-bit recommended)
• Keyboard and Microsoft mouse or compatible pointing device

Product information is advisory only. Specifications and compatibility should be checked with the manufacturer before order. Images are for illustrative purposes only.