Virtual Server R2 is now free

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Starting today (April 3, 2006), Microsoft will make Virtual Server 2005 R2 available as a free download at www.microsoft.com/virtualserver.This policy applies to all users of Virtual Server 2005 R2, and it will apply to the forthcoming Service Pack 1 of Virtual Server 2005 R2. This price change makes it easier for customers and partners to cost effectively runWindows Server 2003 R2 Enterprise Edition with Virtual Server 2005 R2 for server consolidation, application re-hosting, disaster recovery, and software test and development.