Congrats to Microsoft founder Bill Gates for recognizing the importance of early exposure to technology tools that encourage students to develop their skills. Many of us visited local branch offices of companies like IBM in the days long before the personal computer was invented, and we developed a life-long interest in the promise of technology.
According to reports, Microsoft will grant students the right to download their core development environment, Visual Studio. The cost can’t be beat: zero. No doubt this will create a real business advantage for MS, but not if this serves as an example for other corporations. Of course, the free software folks in the open source movement may find this a challenge too.
Let the games begin!
For more about this see… Microsoft to give out development tools to students | Technology | Reuters
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