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The value of Microsoft Research

As mentioned in one of Brumme's past entries, more visibility (and kudos) is needed for the Microsoft Research division. This large, university-like component of Microsoft consistently produces so many amazing technologies that eventually end up in our products and in our development tools. Check out the MS Research web site for some examples of the truly innovative technologies like new programming languages and tools. Many are even available for public use. Amazing stuff. MS Research can also act as a fantastic technical resource (though one should refrain from asking basic questions like how to do X or Y in C#...). Even the most crazy theoretical questions that I've sent to Research Land have been answered with enthusiasm from interested researchers. I love working at this company! Charles
Published Tuesday, February 03, 2004 5:18 PM by LifeOnTitan

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# re: The value of Microsoft Research

Tuesday, February 03, 2004 5:52 PM by SBC
MSR is absolutely needed for product development. R&D makes a difference and I know it first hand as I have worked in several R&D places, including this one - http://www.research.ibm.com/about/ykt.shtml

# re: The value of Microsoft Research

Wednesday, February 04, 2004 4:30 AM by Adam
The MSR website is on my daily visit list

WWMX is the coolest thing ive used in ages - http://wwmx.org/

Id love to work there one day :)

# re: The value of Microsoft Research

Wednesday, February 04, 2004 2:49 PM by Charles
Very nice app. I like that it is built on top of .NET! As for working at MSR, they do hire engineers without phDs...

Charles
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