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Peter Henry
Thursday, March 25, 2010 9:33 PM
 Normally, I'm "fiscally responsible." Uh...hhmm if you don't know me....that's code for "I'm CHEAP!" So when I saw that I could get a copy of the very cool MSDN Magazine, I was all over that! But uh, since when did the definition of FREE change?
Check out a screen cap I saw tonight when I TRIED to get my FREE copy of the MSDN Mag. Free apparently costs $9.95!!!! hhhmmm with GST + PST + shipping'n'handling plus the exchange rate, ......... free don't sound so good no more.
Things to make you go hhhhhmmmmmmm
Now we've had a bit of a chuckle, it's time to grab a coffee and get coding!
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4 comments so far...
Re: Uh, when did the definition of FREE change?
Yep, but you get to read it online for free :-)
By Peter Ritchie on
Friday, March 26, 2010 1:41 PM
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Re: Uh, when did the definition of FREE change?
Hey Peter, I thought so too! But for some reason, after hitting the back button and selecting the online version, I still got the $9.95 prompt. I hit refresh and still the charge. Maybe I have to start over from scratch? I might try again later, but I figured the charge was for shipping'n'handling but they should indicate that.
Thanks for the comment, at least one person got the free is FREE option! :> LOL!
By phenry on
Friday, March 26, 2010 1:43 PM
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Re: Uh, when did the definition of FREE change?
I've mentioned it a couple of times. It has something to do with the distribution system they have for the magazine in Canada.
You can get at PDF versions of MSDN magazine here: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/magazine/ee412244.aspx
By Peter Ritchie on
Saturday, March 27, 2010 1:27 PM
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Re: Uh, when did the definition of FREE change?
Thanks for the confirmation Peter and the link to the PDF! Cool. Good reading for the uh...hhhmmmm downtime. :> DOH!haha Have a good weekend.
By phenry on
Saturday, March 27, 2010 1:50 PM
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