As many may already be aware, MS had their Worldwide launch of VS.NET 2005, SQL Server 2005, and Biztalk Server 2006 in San Fransisco yesterday (November 7th, 2005).  I had the opportunity yesterday to attend the event which was pretty awesome!  (I'll be blogging more on that again later tonight as I have more time)  I did want to post this quick tidbit, so I wouldn't forget.

There are several incarnations of the VS.NET and SQL products being released.  In an effort to get product into everyone's hands, and to promote the revolution that is .NET 2.0, Microsoft is offering the Express versions of VS.NET 2005 and SQL Server 2005 for FREE for a year.  Get it now and use it if you don't already.  Awesome power at your fingertips!