Microsoft Shared Source Initiative

Through the Shared Source Initiative, Microsoft® is sharing source code with customers, partners, and governments worldwide. The Shared Source Initiative encompasses the spectrum of programs and licenses offered by Microsoft to various communities of customers, partners, developers, and other interested individuals.

•	Shared Source Initiative Overview An overview of the Shared Source Initiative's objectives, programs, and available source code.

•	Frequently Asked Questions Provides the answers to a number of frequently asked questions regarding the Shared Source Initiative.

•	Case Studies Read how Microsoft Shared Source code is helping companies, individuals, and institutions enhance their insight, debugging, and troubleshooting capabilities of the Microsoft platform.

•	Related Links Browse these Microsoft links for additional program information, news, and more.

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