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Not ready to join BizSpark?  Microsoft offers a wide range of free and trial versions of our leading software to help develop innovative solutions.  Below are some recent offerings:  

 

 Bing Maps

 

Visual Studio 2008 Express Edition: Free
Visual Studio 2008: 90-day Trial

 

Microsoft Visual Web Developer 2008 Express Edition: Free
 

SQL Server Express Edition: Free
SQL Server Compact Edition: Free
SQL Server 2008: 180-day Trial
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Windows Server 2003 R2: 180-day Trial

Windows Small Business Server: 180-day Trial
 

Microsoft Dynamics CRM: 60-day Trial
Microsoft Dynamics GP: 90-day Trial

 

Office Live Basic Edition: Free
 

Windows Embedded CE: 180-day Trial
Windows XP Embedded: 120-day Trial
Windows Embedded for Point of Service: 120-day Trial, only available on CD via mail
 

ASP.net Downloads: Free
 

Microsoft Search Server Express: Free


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XNA Game Studio

XNA Game Studio Express 1.0 Refresh: Free

.NET Framework

Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5: Free


.NET Framework Reference Source

On January 2008, the source code to the following list of .Net Framework Libraries was made available for the purposes of debugging:

  • NET Base Class Libraries (including System, System.CodeDom, System.Collections, System.ComponentModel, System.Diagnostics, System.Drawing, System.Globalization, System.IO, System.Net, System.Reflection, System.Runtime, System.Security, System.Text, System.Threading, etc).
  • ASP.NET (System.Web, System.Web.Extensions)
  • Windows Forms (System.Windows.Forms)
  • Windows Presentation Foundation (System.Windows)
  • ADO.NET and XML (System.Data and System.Xml)

Scott Guthrie gives a detailed explanation of the release and the license in his announcement via his blog. He provides links to step-by-step instructions for enabling the source code access in Visual Studio 2008, and links to support resources.


Ultimate List of Free Windows Software

Access an extensive compilation of links to over 100 FREE Windows & Office Programs available for download.

 

 

 

Microsoft offers a variety of programs for students and startups to help them drive business innovation and build successful businesses.

 

Microsoft® BizSpark™:

Full-featured Microsoft development tools and production licenses with no upfront costs and minimal requirements, support, training and marketing visibility.

 

Microsoft® DreamSpark™:

Full-featured professional Microsoft software at no charge for university or high school students.

 

Microsoft® WebsiteSpark™:

Full-featured Microsoft Web development and design software, support, training, & visibility.

 

Microsoft® Innovation Centers:

100 centers in 50 countries provide world-class facilities and programs in support of software entrepreneurship.

 

Microsoft Partner Network:

Expand your business opportunities by connecting with other Microsoft Partners around the world.

 

Microsoft Action Pack Subscription:

Subscribers receive internal-use, full-version software, online technical support, and sales resources for a low annual subscription fee.