I like free stuff, I really like free stuff from Microsoft, as they normally have good free stuff, and this time, it’s a free copy of Visual Studio 2005 Standard Edition, and a couple other goodies. Here’s the list:
- Microsoft® Visual Studio® 2005 Standard Edition (Not for Resale)
- Five chapters of Programming ASP.NET 2.0 Core Reference, by Dino Esposito
- A 30-day hosting account to try out your custom Web applications
- Microsoft Developer Security DVD with how-tos, white papers, tools, webcasts, and code samples that demonstrate how to write more secure code
- A 50% discount on a Microsoft Certified Professional Exam so you can add your new skills to your resume
- A voucher that allows you to buy Visual Studio 2005 Professional Edition with an MSDN® Professional Subscription at renewal pricing (a $400 savings)
Not a bad grab bag if I say so myself. Want the details?
- You have to be in the US or Canada
- You have till April 17th
- You have to watch 3 ASP.NET related webcasts
Sounds like a deal to me, I’m in. Here’s the link.
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I just received a email from Microsoft saying the the package had shipped. While I have most of the goodies already, that “50% discount on a Microsoft Certified Professional Exam…” coupon is sounding very good right now.
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