MSDN Webcasts - Good Info / Free Stuff

One of the most difficult parts of our job as web developers is keeping up on the latest technologies and trends in the field. Microsoft, to their credit, plays an active role in helping developers learn to use their new products and services. This week I've been watching several different webcasts on ASP.NET 2.0, Visual Studio 2005, and Atlas. They're very informative and best of all free.

For developers who can find the time to watch 3 of these webcasts, Microsoft is offering a "Visual Studio 2005 Discovery Pack" which includes:

Microsoft® Visual Studio® 2005 Professional Edition 90-day DVD trial
Microsoft Visual Basic® 2005 Jumpstart book from O'Reilly
Discount voucher for Visual Studio 2005 Professional Edition with MSDN® Professional Subscription
Microsoft Developer Security Resource Kit
Discount voucher for Microsoft Certified Professional Exam
Free 30-day hosting account

It's definitley worth the time and free stuff is always a bonus so check out the Visual Studio 2005 - The Difference is Obvious webcast series.