did you read the license agreement? it said that after 1 year you agree to destroy any microsoft software supplied with the subscription... LOL.... lets pay and then destroy it LOL

i also found an excellent deal for teachers and college students

http://www.studentdiscounts.com/product.asp?3=2462

that to me is more than worth the $299 and there is nothing about destroying anything when you are done with your 1 year