Free software from Microsoft.
Posted by F. S. KAMAL on September 8th, 2008
Unbelievable but true. Microsoft is giving away Microsoft developer and design tools for free to full time students and software developers.
To download the free software you need to establish or verify your student status and be at least 18 years old or have otherwise reached the age of majority in the place where you live, or if not, your parent or legal guardian must accept the Microsoft DreamSpark software license terms on your behalf.
Microsoft is initially launching the DreamSpark program in 11 countries, targeting millions of students in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, China, Germany, France, Finland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and Belgium.
Below is the list of software on offer:
- Visual Studio 2008 Professional Edition
- Visual Studio 2005 Professional Edition
- Expression Studio (includes Web, Blend, Media and Design)
- SQL Server 2005 Developer Edition
- Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard Edition, with SP2