Getting to grips with Dreamspark

ukstudentzine — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 15:49:00 GMT

What is DreamSpark?

DreamSpark is Microsoft’s way of giving free software to students. Students can simply log on and enjoy the free Microsoft products available to download. Products available on DreamSpark include Expression Studio 2, Virtual PC, Visual Studio and more.

Why DreamSpark?

DreamSpark has just undergone a funky new makeover to help promote some of the new products and bonus features added. These include:

· Live@edu integration

· Updated versions of existing products with added languages now available

· XNA 3.0

· Availability to schools (campaign launched in Feb 09) and

· Microsoft Robotics Developer Studio

Simply visit www.dreamspark.com , follow the 3 simple steps and download the free products of your choice today!

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ukstudentzine — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 18:27:00 GMT

Students love free stuff, fact. Dreamspark was launched by Microsoft to do just that. Free downloads of Visual Studio and other cool Microsoft products such as Windows Server were already available for students. However, Microsoft decided this wasn’t enough and in January the new Dreamspark was launched to students around the world.

Now Microsoft offers a new, improved and exciting range of products for free, including:

· Live@edu which has been added to the package, with 24 new countries added to the platform

· Generic Web Server support

· XNA 3.0

· Plus, MS Robotics Studio is due to be added shortly

The forthcoming addition of Microsoft Robotics Studio has caused must excitement and interest from students and enthusiasts across the globe. Stay connected for more information about this addition.

For more information check out www.Dreamspark.com to receive your free tools today.

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