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Microsoft BizSpark for startups

By cabalamat on 05 Nov 2008

Microsoft BizSpark is a scheme whereby startups can access a load of Microsoft software without paying any money up front (but they’ll have to pay later, of course).

This is obviously attempting to compete with Linux-based server software (which is free as in beer as well as free as in speech). As Glyn Moody says: “If You Can’t Beat Them… bribe them”.

So what does BizSpark involve? The Program Guide (PDF link) explains the details. But I’ve read it, so you don’t have to. Read the rest of Microsoft BizSpark for startups »

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