I work for a small digital marketing company as a programmer, and we are not a Microsoft partner or any sort (Gold/Silver/Bronze). However, we use .NET.
What I am confused about is that the developer before me has left, and he gets subscription DVDs of latest Microsoft tools, delivered to the company (Sql Server etc).
I am assumign this is not a personal subscription, because if it was he'd have changed addresses.
Anyway, the subscription is Professional and we use the tools for commercial purposes. Is this allowed? Also, am I allowed to use the tools that we get, at home? I want to use Windows Server at home for dev purposes (learning it for my exams).
Thanks
Thanks for the advice guys.
The license is registered in my boss name but I think a networking guy has added himself as an additional user.
MSDN FAQ says I can have up to 10 instances of the tools installed. I was thinking if I use a product key off MSDN, then that key is forever in use and no additional licenses can be installed.
Answer
For the definitive answer read through the MSDN subscription FAQ which includes the license terms.
My understanding is that you can use the software to support development work for your company, but not run production servers. Ie. you could develop Exchange add-ins but not run your company's email using the Exchange Server that comes with MSDN.
Using the software at home is probably a grey area. If it is on company owned equipment and supports your development goals then it sounds OK. If it is on your own equipment then it likely goes against the details of the EULA. You could always try calling Microsoft and asking.