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Try before you buy: Download sample chapters from books on Windows 7

mslic — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:42:00 GMT

Debating whether or when to upgrade to Windows 7? Already installed Win 7 and wondering which book(s) have the information you need to learn your way around? Let us help make up your mind: Discover the portfolio of Microsoft Press books on Windows 7 (and...(read more)

What IS this Ramp Up thing, anyway?

mslic — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 21:20:00 GMT

Check out this blog post (which includes the video below) about the Windows Mobile Application Development track recently added to Ramp Up. This track and others are available at http://www.myrampup.com/ , and all of the developer materials in the program...(read more)

More virtual labs!

mslic — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 20:54:00 GMT

These awesome opportunities just keep coming! Our colleagues in Microsoft Learning want to give participants in IT Challenge Round 2 access to even MORE virtual labs. Even if your participation in the competition has ended, you'll be able to use these...(read more)

Even more Ramp Up learning tracks!

mslic — Wed, 20 May 2009 20:57:00 GMT

Looks like I jumped the gun on announcing the Windows Mobile 6 learning track --three additional developer tracks have been launched in the past two days! Check out the FOUR new tracks launched this week: Web Development with ASP.NET Move from ASP to...(read more)

Learn more about developing Windows Mobile 6 applications!

mslic — Mon, 18 May 2009 19:50:00 GMT

The Ramp Up program has launched a new, free learning track: Develop Windows Mobile 6 Applications! The content in this track is provided by subject-matter gurus and is offered in a variety of forms ranging from articles and virtual labs to codecasts...(read more)

Ready for Windows 7?

mslic — Fri, 01 May 2009 19:09:00 GMT

Erwin, Joanne and I have been running an internal build of Windows 7 for months, and we LOVE it. So I'm thrilled that the Release Candidate is finally being made public! The final, official product won't be out for a while (I don't actually know when--it's...(read more)

New free e-book offer? Sign me up!

mslic — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 23:40:00 GMT

Organize your photos, create exciting presentations and make your spreadsheets into something special! In this brand-new offer, you'll get access to full chapters from 8 Microsoft Press books about Office 2007 and Windows Vista. When you sign up using...(read more)

Book deals for you!

mslic — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 18:43:00 GMT

Huge discounts, free downloads, and a place to hear about these things as they're announced! This post is chock-full of goodness :-) Save 40% off Microsoft Press IT Professional books : Visit any Barnes & Noble Booksellers or shop online at bn.com...(read more)

Download the February Free E-Book Offer!

mslic — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 22:54:00 GMT

These are available until February 25, 2009 . That's soon! Download 'em now: Microsoft Visual C# 2008 Express Edition: Build a Program Now! by Patrice Pelland Make building new programming skills fun and fast with a quick-start, project-based approach....(read more)

[With Corrected Link] For all who are interested in Microsoft virtualization solutions

mslic — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 03:20:00 GMT

I just got this from the MS Press team and want to share with you. :) It's a free e-book on the topic. Just click the link and follow the instructions for download. I am not aware of any cut off time for the offer. Enjoy! Joanne Please use the link below...(read more)

Free Books, for reading in the cold days (or warm days for those who are in the southern hemisphere) :)

mslic — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 12:49:00 GMT

It's that time of the year again - festive, white & freezing in Redmond. Microsoft Press continues its 25th Anniversary ebook giveaway. And this month we have books from Joseph Davies, Michael Howard and David LeBlanc. For those for who are not on...(read more)