Microsoft Cozies Up to Designers and Developers

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Microsoft seems to be feeling the heat from other SMB providers. Recently they have launched BizSpark, a discount program for startups. Now they're hoping to entice the designer/developer crowd with WebSiteSpark. The program offers access to a host of applications from Microsoft Expression and they're offering it at a major discount - just $100, including training and some support.

The software included in the deal are Visual Studio Professional, Expression Studio 2 or 3, Windows Web Server 2008 and SQL Server 2008. In addition, WebSiteSpark participants will have access to WebsiteSpark Marketplace (to find developers), Partner Solution Profiler (providing a marketplace for freelance developers) and the Web App Gallery, a community for developers to show off their apps. Eligible businesses can participate for up to three years, at the end of which the $100 is charged, and Microsoft hopes to sell you their full suite of design/development services. Read More>>

Picturehouse New York

Wednesday, October 14, 2009
@Metropolitan Pavilion
125 West 18th Street, NYC

The only event of its kind bringing together the buyers of imagery with the suppliers, all in one key location, all in one day.

New this year:
· A morning seminar on copyright and fair use given my esteemed attorney and author Nancy Wolff
· A series of Informal focus groups on a variety of topics of importance to you the buyer (TBA)

As always you can:
· Connect with visual suppliers from around the world
· Network with your peers
· Discover great new sources for the best imagery
· Enjoy quality food and drink, (beer and wine after 5:00)
· Collect some cool giveaways
· Win valuable prizes

Register now for the free expo at www.picturehouse-us.com/newyork

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