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Many people say that Microsoft has grown so huge that it is a corporation that has lost touch with the people, users of their products. Well, I understand that it is a commercial entity and as long as they provide me with software and programmes that make me work more efficiently and effectively, I am fine with that.

A week ago, I chance upon this freebie offer by Microsoft for students only. While I understand that Microsoft is trying to expand the offer to more countries, right now, this offer is only valid for students in the United States of America, United Kingdom, Canada, China, Germany, France, Finland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and Belgium.

Students who are eligible and are interested in downloading Microsoft’s Professional Developer & Designer tools would have to register for a Windows Live account and verify her/her student status.

The aim of this programme by Microsoft called Dream Spark is to allow students to develop their creativity in technology without incurring cost.