I, and the vast majority of contractors I know, subscribe to the Action Pack. Yes, the software benefits are great, but it is also a great boost to your chances of securing more contracts when you tell potential clients that you are a Microsoft Partner and have access to technical support incidents which they would have to pay through the nose for.
As I said in another post, pulling the lot is pretty draconian. It would be a much smoother transition for everyone and would win MS back some good will if they cut the allocations and/or allowed companies to choose their benefits depending on their needs.
Biting the hand that feeds IT
