Bill Gates, Chairman, Microsoft Corp was in the city recently for the
unveiling of DreamSpark-a software for an estimated 10 million plus qualified
students in the country. DreamSpark will provide students access to the latest
Microsoft developer and designer tools at no charge. The program is aligned to
Microsoft Unlimited Potential, the company's global effort to creating sustained
social and economic opportunity for everyone.
Microsoft DreamSpark is available to all students whose studies touch on
technology, design, math, science and engineering; as well as technology
hobbyists keen on pursuing a career in the field. Worldwide, several million
people use the software suite that will now be available free of charge.
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