·         <![endif]>Visual Studio 2010 and .NET Framework 4 Beta 2 availability – The Visual Studio 2010 and .NET Framework 4 Beta 2 will be available to MSDN subscribers on Monday, October 19^th, with general availability on October 21^st.

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• Download: Please visit Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 and .NET Framework 4 Beta site to download the Beta, submit feedback, go to forums, and find more information about the Beta.  

·         <![endif]>Launch date for Visual Studio 2010 and .NET Framework 4 – The official launch of Visual Studio 2010 and .NET Framework 4 is March 22^nd, 2010.

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·         <![endif]>Visual Studio 2010 pricing, licensing and packaging details – Microsoft is announcing a new packaging lineup and licensing options for MSDN and Visual Studio 2010, including the “Ultimate Offer.” For more information on the new packaging, licensing, and pricing of Visual Studio 2010 and MSDN, visit http://microsoft.com/visualstudio.

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·         <![endif]>MSDN redesign, Microsoft’s premier developer network – Microsoft is unveiling a renovated MSDN, which includes new benefits for all MSDN subscribers. Benefits for MSDN subscribers include:

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–          <![endif]>A more community-driven, modern resource to help developers maximize their success on the Microsoft platform.

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–          <![endif]>Azure compute hours

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–          <![endif]>eLearning

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