TechNet magazine is now free! in the UK and US
Personally, I have been waiting this for a long time. US have had free TechNet for a while, but we in the UK have been missing out. Now, we too can have free TechNet magazines.
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/technetmag/subscribe.aspx
I have subscribed, also renewed my subscription to MSDN Magazine. Why TechNet? While my heart is with Development, I do have a keen interest in everything Microsoft/Software related, and so this is just another way to keep me updated. Plus I find networks and administration really cool and interesting.