Dear Developer

There are several articles of interest which, as a developer, I am sure you will be interested in knowing;

1. Visual Studio .NET 2008 and .NET Framework 3.5
   Although not officially launched until next year, Visual Studio 2008 is now available to MSDN subscribers. This is accessible available through the download, however the full product is ‘possibly’ included in the January 2008 media shipment. Be the first in the UK to get your hands on the next version of .NET.
   
   
2. Discounts on MSDN
   Until next month Microsoft have applied 15% of discounts on the following 2 levels:

   Visual Studio Professional with MSDN Professional

   Visual Studio Professional with MSDN Premium

   If you are a current subscriber, and your expiry date in within the next few months, you might want to consider an early renewal to benefit from these savings.

   Alternatively, if you don’t currently have MSDN, now is a prime opportunity to sign up.

   With these savings an MSDN subscription can cost as little as £300.00 ex VAT*

   The 15% is due to be withdrawn just prior to Christmas so there is not a great deal of time left. For further information why not check out the MSDN subscription chart on http://www.vbug.com/Software/MSDN-Levels.aspx, or call VBUG on 01753 649680.

Even without these Microsoft applied discounts an MSDN subscription is exceptional value, especially when you add up the individual cost of all the contents of the license. This makes it an essential resource for every IT professionals planning, implementing and supporting Microsoft solutions. It’s your personal library of Microsoft software, Knowledge Base articles, service packs, security updates, Resource kits, and technical guidance. What more could you need?!

With best regards

www.vbug.com

* £300 ex VAT price is based on current rate for Visual Studio Professional with MSDN Professional License with software assurance, on Open Value. This is a 3 year, annual invoicing scheme. Rates are subject to constant review / change.

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