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Are you a student? Do you want or need various software from Microsoft? Does it include things like Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 or 2008, Microsoft SQL Server 2005, Microsoft Windows Server 2003 or XNA Game Studio 2.0? Well, then you need to check out Microsot DreamSpark. Just this past week while at Stanford University, Bill Gates announced DreamSpark, a software service that allows verified students to download free (yes, FREE) software legally. All you really have to do is sign-in with your Windows Live ID, verify yourself as a student, and voilà: you have a whole host of software from Microsoft to download! Go check out DreamSpark now! For more information check out the links below. Enjoy!
Bill Gates on Free Software, Students, and Technology
Bill Gates speech at Stanford (linked in post above as well)
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February 25, 2008
I tried it out – if your school isn’t listed then you have to give up some personal information, but after a few hours you get an email with your link.
If you want free copy of Windows Server 2003, or a free 1 year XNA creators club subscription – this is a great deal.
February 25, 2008
@atomicow yea…i want both game studio 2.0 and server 2003, and a whole host of these apps for my dad…which is why im doing it. there’s only one verification option for canadaian students however…
February 26, 2008
I have all of this stuff already lol. I’m gonna be a developer within the next few years after I graduate college
February 26, 2008
Well…it took me over a week to order a NUS Extra Card but I’ve finally managed to order one so hopefully I can download some FREE software when my card arrives
February 26, 2008
yea…i’m working on getting my International Student Identification Card…
August 25, 2008
yea…i'm working on getting my International Student Identification Card…
August 25, 2008
Well…it took me over a week to order a NUS Extra Card but I've finally managed to order one so hopefully I can download some FREE software when my card arrives
August 25, 2008
I have all of this stuff already lol. I'm gonna be a developer within the next few years after I graduate college
August 25, 2008
@atomicow yea…i want both game studio 2.0 and server 2003, and a whole host of these apps for my dad…which is why im doing it. there's only one verification option for canadaian students however…
August 25, 2008
I tried it out – if your school isn't listed then you have to give up some personal information, but after a few hours you get an email with your link.If you want free copy of Windows Server 2003, or a free 1 year XNA creators club subscription – this is a great deal.
October 23, 2008
Searched microsoft for students in msn but for some reason found this page.great info