Free (honest!) and it includes MS Server 2003
https://downloads.channel8.msdn.com/Products.aspx
Requirements:
What do I need in order to access, download, and use the Microsoft software I get on DreamSpark?
Only what you probably already have:
* A PC with a Windows OS
* An Internet connection (broadband suggested)
* An Internet browser
* A Windows Live ID account
Q: What to do if your school is not listed in the program ??
A: Use their alternative method. It mentions that it will cost $2.95, but they never ask for the money.
Q: What Microsoft software does this site offer?
A: Currently, you can get the following Microsoft software from DreamSpark:
* Visual Studio 2008 Professional Edition
* Visual Studio 2005 Professional Edition
* Expression Studio (includes Web, Blend, Media and Design)
* SQL Server 2005 Developer Edition
* Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard Edition, with SP2
Oh, and by the way? These are the serious versions for serious people. We?re talking, the big-time stuff.
In addition, in the spirit of ?one stop shopping?, you can also download from this site the following software currently available on www.microsoft.com at no charge):
* SQL Server 2005 Express Edition
* Visual Studio 2005 Express Edition
* XNA Game Studio 2.0 (with 12-month Creators Club trial membership)
* Virtual PC
Q: Are these 30-day trial versions of the software?
A: The Microsoft developer, designer and gaming tools available on DreamSpark are NOT 30-day trial versions; they?re the complete and full professional grade versions, although your use of this software is governed by the DreamSpark software license terms.
https://downloads.channel8.msdn.com/Products.aspx
Requirements:
What do I need in order to access, download, and use the Microsoft software I get on DreamSpark?
Only what you probably already have:
* A PC with a Windows OS
* An Internet connection (broadband suggested)
* An Internet browser
* A Windows Live ID account
Q: What to do if your school is not listed in the program ??
A: Use their alternative method. It mentions that it will cost $2.95, but they never ask for the money.
Q: What Microsoft software does this site offer?
A: Currently, you can get the following Microsoft software from DreamSpark:
* Visual Studio 2008 Professional Edition
* Visual Studio 2005 Professional Edition
* Expression Studio (includes Web, Blend, Media and Design)
* SQL Server 2005 Developer Edition
* Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard Edition, with SP2
Oh, and by the way? These are the serious versions for serious people. We?re talking, the big-time stuff.
In addition, in the spirit of ?one stop shopping?, you can also download from this site the following software currently available on www.microsoft.com at no charge):
* SQL Server 2005 Express Edition
* Visual Studio 2005 Express Edition
* XNA Game Studio 2.0 (with 12-month Creators Club trial membership)
* Virtual PC
Q: Are these 30-day trial versions of the software?
A: The Microsoft developer, designer and gaming tools available on DreamSpark are NOT 30-day trial versions; they?re the complete and full professional grade versions, although your use of this software is governed by the DreamSpark software license terms.
too bad I wasnt a student
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