>Maybe this is just Bizspark though, and doesn't apply to normal MSDN subscriptions. Yes, the BizSpark situation would be understandable. In that case, dev te

>Maybe this is just Bizspark though, and doesn't apply to normal MSDN subscriptions. Yes, the BizSpark situation would be understandable. In that case, dev teams of startup companies are getting 3 years of free (or $100?) Microsoft software. It is to be expected for some quid pro quo to happen: MS lets you use software for free -- and you in turn, are required to actively sign in. That's a different situation from retail/enterprise MSDN subscriptions. Enterprise customers such as corporations and government are not intended for BizSpark so it wouldn't make sense to punish those paying customers with draconian login requirements. In any case, many of those enterprise customers behind firewalls can't connect to the internet.