If you buy certain software or services from Microsoft, you may be able to get them or an equivalent free. Link to article below.
Microsoft charges customers for free services
By Scott Dunn
Thousands of customers are paying almost $120 USD per year to Microsoft for an Internet subscription service that includes e-mail, security, and other features.
But Microsoft gives away almost identical services absolutely free in Windows Live and the Windows operating system itself, while neglecting to inform those who pay through the nose.
http://windowssecrets.com/2008/01/03/01 ... e-services