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Visual Studio 2008 is anticipated out very soon, with availability for Subscribers. Check out the "Top Subscriber Downloads" area on http://msdn2.microsoft.com/subscription s for VS 2008 downloads.
NBC Acquires 'Quarterlife'; Internet Series Will Run First Online
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Another EliteTorrents Uploader Facing 10 Years in Prison
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The brand promise of Apple
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PayPerPost Bloggers Get Slammed By Google
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23andme: Evil Or The Way Of The Future?
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Microsoft's Bill Hilf Reveals Its Open Source Strategy
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Freetards turn on Google
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I WANT MY METRICS, AND I WANT THEM NOW!
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Google Goes after the Everyday Blogger
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