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Call for Papers

This 2008 Microsoft eScience Workshop will bring together scientists from diverse research disciplines and give them the opportunity to share their experiences of how computing is shaping their work. Find out more

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Visual Studio 2005 Professional (English Version)
Microsoft® Visual Studio® 2005 Professional Edition is a complete environment for individual developers building Microsoft Windows®, Web, or mobile solutions. More>

SQL Server 2005 Developer (English Version)
SQL Server 2005 is a comprehensive database platform providing enterprise-class data management with integrated business intelligence (BI) tools. The SQL Server 2005 database engine provides more secure, reliable storage for both relational and structured data, enabling you to build and manage highly available, performant data applications that you and your people can use to take your business to the next level. More>

The Third Annual Microsoft Academic Days Conference on Game Development in Computer Science Education
GDCSE ‘08 - the Third Annual Microsoft Academic Days Conference on Game Development in Computer Science Education – is a focal point for academic efforts using computer and console games within the Computer Science curriculum. More>

Human-Robot Interaction 2007-2008: “Robots Among Us” - Request for Proposals
Microsoft Research (External Research & Programs department) is pleased to announce a new worldwide robotics research Request For Proposals (RFP). More>

Behind the Code with Mohsen Agsen
During his long career at Microsoft, Mohsen Agsen has been actively involved in several products and technologies including LAN Manager, MCS, bCentral, Exchange, Visual Studio and … oh yes … games too. More>

Embedded Operating Systems for Real Time Radiological Image Processing
This paper highlights the benefits of using off-the-shelf hardware and an embedded operating system for the developing of real time image processing systems. More>