Obviously inspired by the web community, Microsoft expands free access of millions of students and schoolchildren to its design tools and development under the programme DreamSpark. Through this initiative, the Redmond company wishes to contribute to “the exaltation of the imagination - and careers - students, developers and designers.”isual Studio 2005 and 2008 Professional Edition, XNA Game Studio 2.0, Expression Studio (Web, Blend, Design, Media), platforms SQL Server 2005 Developer Edition and Windows Server Standard Edition are among the tools available for free downloading to students.
“We want to do everything we can to equip a new generation of leaders technological knowledge and tools they need to capitalize on the magic of software, to improve living conditions, solve problems and catalyze economic growth , “Said Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft, Monday in a statement.The program is officially opened to 35 million students (USA, France, Germany, United Kingdom, Spain, Belgium, Finland, Sweden, Switzerland, China). Some students may also benefit. The goal of Microsoft is to reach 1 billion students involved in the programme throughout the world, from Estonia to Australia, by the end of 2009.
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