Scott Guthrie: Introducing WebsiteSpark and Web Platform Installer V2 RTM

Posted By: Charles | Sep 24th @ 2:00 AM | 38,271 Views | 3 Comments
Today, we introduce WebsiteSpark, a new program that invests in small web dev companies by giving them free software, free support and free marketing. Wait. What?

To explain what this means, exactly, VP of the .NET platform and web technologies, Scott Guthrie, joins us for an insightful conversation. Why are we doing this, anyway? What's the story? What's next?

Here's a hint: 


WebsiteSpark is a new global program, designed by Microsoft to help small professional Web development and design service companies succeed, by providing new business opportunities through connections with global partners and customers, support and training, and software tools – at no upfront cost.

OK. So, free tools and support for small web dev companies? Very cool! Explain...

Learn more details on Scott's latest blog post.

We also announced the RTM of Web Platform Installer V2 and an updated Web App Gallery.

Tune in.
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#Sep 24th @ 3:27 AM
aL_
aL_
Rx ftw

The Gu is awsomeness Smiley

Here's hoping for a vs2010 beta2 annoucement slipped in there Wink

 

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thats a cool deal Smiley now if there only was a express edition of blend and all would be well

#Sep 24th @ 9:58 AM
ivan_
ivan_

Scott,

 

This is very nice of Microsoft, and you explained the offerings extremely well.

 

Thanks for the hard work!

 

 

#Sep 26th @ 1:27 PM
raymond
raymond

How sweet it is!

 

When Visual Studio 2010 is released shortly, will it replace Visual Studio 2008 in WebSite Spark?

 

 

A great idea.

 

Thank you.

 

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