In separate initiatives, Microsoft will make its Express developer tools for beginners free permanently while IBM is seeking to boost computer science skills among high school students.
Citing 5 million downloads since November, Microsoft has cancelled plans to begin charging for its Visual Studio 2005 Express products, which feature abbreviated developer tools for hobbyists, beginners, and students. The plan had been to price the products at $49 beginning in November 2006. Thus far, they have been available at no charge.
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