>I've just been informed by someone who is about to buy 7.0 (who was informed by the sales rep for the product , not MS) that they would also have to purchase, separately for some $200 extra, the packs that would entitle you to upgrades and patches. Supposedly, this would have to be purchased when 7.0 is purchased.
>Has anyone else run into this? I'm about to order 7.0 today but would like to see some comments from others who have purchased it.
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>Thanks,

Hiya Steve,

AFAIK, this (as the others have said) is bogus. As Evan suggested ask the sales rep where his information is coming from. I think he's just trying to sell you something you may not need.

PS - You really do need to get an MSDN Universal.< g >

PPS - You think that the change in managers is going to help your Red Sox?:-)