I always knew that there was a lot of free software provided by Microsoft, but I never knew quite how much there was until I stumbled across this resource guide, recently posted to the BlogMS site. Talk about the ultimate steal! There’s so much stuff here, I just couldn’t believe it. I bookmarked this page for my own reference, but then I realized I would be remiss if I didn’t share the link with all of you, too.
The Resource Guide for Free Microsoft Software and Online Services is where you’ll find the huge list of free stuff. The different types are broken down into the following categories:
- Software Products
- Software Products available through Software Assurance
- Microsoft DreamSpark for Students
- Security Software
- Support and Diagnostic Tools
- Solution Accelerator Tools and Resources
- Windows Live Software and Services
- Office Live and Office Online Software and Services
- Other Live and Online Software and Services
- Microsoft Patterns and Practices (for Developers)
- Microsoft Research and Microsoft Office Labs
- Microsoft e-Learning, Virtual Labs, Events and Webcasts
- Microsoft Software Update Services
Will you find something new to you? Yep, you probably will. Whether you’re a developer, I.T. pro, student, or just looking for consumer-level tools for your home PC, there’s something on this list for everyone. It’s definitely worth checking out…and saving.
