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Microsoft Offers Free Software for Start-Ups

Microsoft has just rolled out a new program that gives start-ups free software. Companies selected for the program will be able to get access to a range of products including Windows Server, Visual Studio, SQL Server, SharePoint and more.

Dubbed BizSpark, the program will be open to private companies that have been in business for fewer than three years and have less than $1 million in yearly revenue. Companies will also have to be recommended by one of Microsoft's many for-profit, nonprofit, government, or academic partners.