Microsoft bribes web developers with free tools

The paid MS Expression suite is not in demand among developers at all, since Adobe is completely dominant in this market, writes The Seattle Times. Therefore, Microsoft has to go for non-standard actions. The Redmond giant has set a goal to drag web developers to his side with the help of free tools.

A few days ago, it was announced free distribution of software to young web studios and web developers. As it is known, in the framework of the WebsiteSpark promotion, it is practically free ($ 100 you need to pay only after three years of use) distribute Expression, Visual Studio 2008, Web Server 2008 and SQL Server for companies with no more than 10 employees.

According to The Seattle Times journalists, this insidious plan is specifically implemented just before the Adobe MAX conference, scheduled for October 4.
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According to Microsoft, from 15,000 to 25,000 companies worldwide should subscribe to participate in the promotion. This was announced by Mitra Azizirad, general manager of evangelism development platforms.

In a similar Bizspark program for startups over the past ten months, more than 20,000 companies have registered.