We've gotten a lot of really positive feedback on the Code4Fun email alias and even some like-minded readers who are interested in contributing content. I think this is great and I'm really excited about having the community contribute. We've also...

In case you're wondering, all versions of Visual Studio 2005 Beta 2 can be used until May 1, 2006.

** Updated links** Are you or someone you know interested in learning how to program? You can learn how by downloading the free Visual Studio Express produts and free training, learn more below. If so, you can learn for by watching a 16-part video...

"The MITS Altair inspired a new generation of technology enthusiasts, including Bill Gates and Paul Allen, who were among the first of these early hobbyists to realize that the key to the future of personal computing lay in the unlimited potential of...

Woohoo! Get the Bits MSDN Subscribers can download Visual Studio Team System and Team Foundation You can also Order Visual Studio 2005 Beta 2 Download Visual C# 2005 Express Beta 2 for Windows/Console Development Download Visual Web...

Happy Birthday to Channel9 ! Scoble and company have a set of new videos to celebrate their one year anniversary which look pretty interesting. Check them out at: Anders Hejlsberg on C# Scott Guthrie demoing ASP.NET 2.0 Rico Mariani on...

Yes, that's free as in beer . AppDev , a leader in video-based training and SQL Server Reader's Choice winner, was kind enough to provide a portion of their Exploring ASP.NET 2.0 Using Visual C# 2005 courseware available for free! I've personally the...

Are you a Visual Studio .NET 2003 developer who wants to get a headstart on Visual Studio 2005? Are you interested in learning about the new features and capabilities in Visual Studio 2005? Then you should definitely attend the C# and Windows Forms user...

...you've dragged an MVP/RD ( Scott Hanselman ) by force onto a conference room table and held him down while he's forced to drink Microsoft Brand(tm) Kool-Aid. I can only imagine what the people with ajoining offices to the conference room thought...

We have lots of great upcoming Beta 2 webcasts that you should definitely check out. These include a 3-part beginner series on creating an RSS reader from scratch using Visual C# or Visual Basic Express Edition, the screensaver, movie collection and blackjack...