Register Visual Studio 2005 Beta 2, get a free online book from MS Press
Microsoft Learning has partnered with the Visual Studio team to provide developers with additional incentive for registering Beta 2. Developers who register their copy of Beta 2 will have access to a free developer title from Microsoft Press. After downloading the Beta they receive an email telling them about the benefit, and encouraging them to register their Beta. When a user completes the registration process they will receive an email with a link to the online books, and an access code. Each user will have access to one book per code. Developers who register multiple SKUs of the Beta will receive additional access codes, giving them access to more books. The offer is available worldwide, books are English-only.
Register by choosing Register Product from the Help menu.
Detailed breakdown of free online books available for each VS Beta SKU:
| Visual Studio Beta2 Sku | Free online eBooks |
|---|---|
| VWD Express | Introducing ASP.NET 2.0, English Introducing Microsoft® Visual Basic® 2005, EnglishWriting Secure Code, 2nd Edition, English |
| VB Express | |
| J# Express | Writing Secure Code, 2nd Edition, English |
| C# Express | |
| C++ Express | |
| SQL Express | |
| Visual Studio Standard | Introducing ASP.NET 2.0, EnglishIntroducing Microsoft® Visual Basic® 2005, EnglishWriting Secure Code, 2nd Edition, English |
| Visual Studio Professional | |
| Visual Studio Team Suite | |
| VS Premier Partner Edition |