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DreamSpark is a Microsoft program to provide students with software design and development tools at no charge. The program was originally available for university/college students in Belarus, Belgium, China, Finland, France, Germany, India, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, the U.K. and the U.S., but has now been expanded to more than 80 countries and is offered to many high school students.[1] To register, students must visit the DreamSpark website and verify their identity. If an institution is not listed on the available list, the user may manually verify their student status by uploading a proof such as an ID card.

The DreamSpark program was announced by Bill Gates on February 19, 2008 during a speech at Stanford University.[1][2] It is estimated that up to 35 million students will be able to access these software titles free of charge through this program.[3]

Verification

Proof of student status is required for access to the downloads and product keys of the products. Students visit the DreamSpark website to verify their identity. ISIC cards, access codes ordered by school administrators, and .edu email addresses are the ways DreamSpark verifies students. Students remain verified for 12 months afterwards.

Products offered

Several development software titles are available for download through the program. They include:[4]

Commercial products available for free through DreamSpark

Only through DreamSpark Premium:

Free products also downloadable from DreamSpark

Offers

  • 12-Month Academic Trial Membership to XNA Creators Club
  • $99 waiver on Windows Marketplace for Mobile and first 100 submissions free
  • Free 90-day subscription to Pluralsight training courses
  • Waiver on costs for app submission to the Windows 8 Store

Past products offered

See also

References

  1. ^ a b PC World - Microsoft Gives Software to Nurture Future Coders
  2. ^ Video - Microsoft Gives Students Access to Technical Software at No Charge to Inspire Success and Make a Difference
  3. ^ Microsoft DreamSpark Ignites Interest | WebProNews
  4. ^ DreamSpark FAQs
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