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The second beta version of Visual Studio 2010 and Microsoft .NET Framework v4.0 are now available.  VS 2010 and .NET 4.0 deliver significant new capabilities and improvements.  The Beta 2 release was focused on performance, stability, and the integration of the overall feature set.  The development team is awaiting our feedback on the product and Related posts: Visual Studio 2010 Beta 1 Now Available for MSDN Subscribers Visual Studio "Orcas" and .NET 3.5 Beta Available Microsoft Unveils Visual Studio 2010 and .NET 4.0

The good news is that Microsoft .NET Framework is installed on a majority of Windows PCs.  The bad news is if you are developing an application with the newest version of .NET (3.5), nearly half of Windows PCs cannot run your app. Story at DevTopics Related posts:Determine Installed .NET Versions from a Web PageWindows SDK for Windows Related posts: Determine Installed .NET Versions from a Web Page Windows SDK for Windows 7 and .NET Framework 3.5 SP1: RC Microsoft Sets Windows 7 Pricing and Upgrades

Microsoft has announced retail pricing for Windows 7 that includes an option to preorder the operating system at a substantial discount.  From today through July 11, U.S. consumers can preorder an upgrade from XP or Vista to Windows 7 Home premium for $49 or Windows 7 Professional for $99.  However, XP customers must do Related posts: Determine Windows Version and Edition with C# Windows SDK for Windows 7 and .NET Framework 3.5 SP1: RC Microsoft to Share .NET Framework Code