Microsoft launches DreamSpark: Indian students get access to technical software at no charge

– Access to software developer and designer tools to students at no charge

– DreamSpark includes:

o Visual Studio 2005/2008 Professional Edition,

o Expression Studio (includes Web, Blend, Media and Design),

o SQL Server 2005 Express, SQL Server 2005 Developer Edition,

o Windows Server 2008 Standard Edition,

o XNA Game Studio 2.0 and

o 12-month trial academic subscription to the XNA Creators Club

– Available online on www.dreamsparkindia.com; and via DVDs at NIIT, Aptech and Hughes Net Fusion Centers