TechNet Subscriptions being phased out

[Rathji]

I know this will only impact a few people on this forum, but thought I would post it here anyway.

If you are a subscriber and want to remain one, you should renew soon.
From:
http://technet.microsoft.com/subscriptions/ms772427

Microsoft is retiring the TechNet Subscriptions service to focus on growing its free offerings, including evaluation resources through the TechNet Evaluation Center, expert-led learning through the Microsoft Virtual Academy, and community-moderated technical support through the TechNet Forums to better meet the needs of the growing IT professional community.

The last day to purchase a TechNet Subscription through the TechNet Subscriptions website is August 31, 2013. Subscribers may activate purchased subscriptions through September 30, 2013. The TechNet benefits portal and the subscriber downloads page will remain available for non-Volume Licensing subscribers through September 30, 2014.

Microsoft will continue to honor all existing TechNet Subscriptions. Subscribers with active accounts may continue to access program benefits until their current subscription period concludes.

[TorqueDog]

Sucks, even a lot of FTEs are impacted by this as well.