Free Programming Tools from Microsoft

Every fancied having a go at writting some code, but not had the tools to do so, Visual Studio etc too expensive...

Not any more:
With the release of Visual Studio 2005, Microsoft have decided to GIVE AWAY the 'Express' versions of the tools..

Visual C# 2005

Visual C++ 2005

Visual Basic 2005

Visual Web Developer 2005

and even

SQL Server Express 2005

Download then and register them (for free) to recieve additional benefits:
At Microsoft, we understand that product registration is usually a hassle. It can take a long time, requires you to enter personal information, and you usually get very little in return. Quite frankly, it hasn’t been worth the effort. Until now.

We are offering thousands of dollars worth of resources from Microsoft and third-party partners to ensure that you have a great experience with the Express Editions. Depending on the product you register, your benefits may include the following:

orbis Image Pack — An assortment of 250 royalty-free images from Corbis for inclusion in your web sites and applications

IconBuffet Studio Edition Icon Suite — A collection of over 100 professional, royalty-free stock icons from IconBuffet.com

Various Components — A selection of components for use in applications that you build

E-Books and Articles — Full-text electronic books from Microsoft Press along with articles on topics of interest to beginners, hobbyists, and people trying Microsoft Developer Tools for the first time. E-books that will be offered include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following:

• Microsoft Visual Web Developer 2005 Express Edition: Build a Web Site Now! by Jim Buyens


• Microsoft Visual Basic 2005 Express Edition: Build a Program Now! by Patrice Pelland


• Microsoft Visual C# 2005 Express Edition: Build a Program Now!by Patrice Pelland