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Microsoft is releasing Visual Studio 2010, .NET Framework 4.0, and Silverlight 4 at the Visual Studio Developer Conference in Las Vegas.  VS 2010 and .NET 4 are available today, and Silverlight 4 will be available to download later this week. Read more at DevTopics >> Related posts:Visual Studio 2010 and .NET Framework 4 Release CandidateMicrosoft Related posts: Visual Studio 2010 and .NET Framework 4 Release Candidate Microsoft Unveils Visual Studio 2010 and .NET 4.0 Documentation Available for .NET Framework 4 and Visual Studio 2010

Zain Naboulsi, a Senior Developer Evangelist at Microsoft, has started the “Tip of the Day” series for Visual Studio 2010, taking the reins from Sara Ford. Visual Studio 2010 Tip of the Day Related posts:Microsoft Unveils Visual Studio 2010 and .NET 4.0Visual Studio 2010 Beta 1 Now Available for MSDN SubscribersVisual Studio 2010 and .NET 4.0 Beta Related posts: Microsoft Unveils Visual Studio 2010 and .NET 4.0 Visual Studio 2010 Beta 1 Now Available for MSDN Subscribers Visual Studio 2010 and .NET 4.0 Beta 2

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

Microsoft has launched a new WebsiteSpark program for independent Web developers and companies that build Web applications and Web sites for others.  The program enables qualified developers to receive FREE software, support and business resources from Microsoft for three years.  The purpose is to help independent Web developers expand their business and build great Web Related posts: Free Developer Tools Microsoft to Share .NET Framework Code Microsoft Unveils Visual Studio 2010 and .NET 4.0

Microsoft is applying its Community Promise to the C# programming language and Common Language Infrastructure (CLI).  This means that anyone can freely build, sell, distribute or use programs with C# and the CLI without signing a license agreement or otherwise communicating to Microsoft.  This applies to all distribution models including open source and GPL.  Under Related posts: Blogs from Microsoft C# Development Team Microsoft to Share .NET Framework Code Microsoft Unveils Visual Studio 2010 and .NET 4.0