I’ve got nothing against for-fee software – that’s what has paid the bills around our home for more than 20 years. Nonetheless, when it comes to education, it’s hard not to love free.  Yesterday Microsoft announced a great program.  Universities and high schools can now make use of Microsoft professional development tools for games, cell phones, and enterprise applications for free. I think this is a wonderful program.

The press release  including a Bill Gates Interview: http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2008/feb08/02-18DreamSpark.mspx?rss_fdn=Top%20Stories

Two other related articles:

·         TechCrunch: http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/18/microsoft-to-give-students-dev-software-for-free/

·         Merc: http://www.mercurynews.com/ci_8302312?source=rss_emailed

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