It's all about giving students Microsoft professional-level developer and design tools at no charge so you can chase your dreams and create the next big breakthrough in technology - or just get a head start on your career.

Acording to the DreamSpark site:

Now, for the first time, Microsoft is giving its valuable software developer and design tools directly to students worldwide at no charge! This site enables students like you to download professional-level Microsoft developer and design tools to unlock your creative potential and set you on the path to academic and career success, by supporting and advancing your learning and skills through technical design, technology, math, science and engineering activities.

In order to get this software from Microsoft at no charge, you will be asked to establish or verify your student status once every 12 months. This process is built into this DreamSpark site itself. Verification of valid student status will enable students from around the globe to download Microsoft developer and design tools at no charge.

So far, the software list includes:

• Visual Studio 2008 Professional Edition
• Windows Server 2008 Standard
• SQL Server 2008 Developer
• Expression Studio 2
• XNA Game Studio 2.0
• XNA Creators Club Online
• IT Academy Student Pass (e-learning courses)
• Visual Studio 2005 Professional Edition

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