DreamSpark: Student getting started guide

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DreamSpark gives students the professional-level developer and designer tools they need—at no charge—to build real sites, apps and games for Microsoft Windows 8, Windows Phone, Xbox LIVE/360, Kinect, and more. Now your coding skills can help you get ahead, by creating powerful apps, and building a kickin’ resume to kickstart your job search. Register and start downloading software today! https://www.dreamspark.com turn your dreams into a dream job

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DreamSpark gives students the professional-level developer and designer tools they need—at no charge—to build real sites, apps and games for Microsoft Windows 8, Windows Phone, Xbox LIVE/360, Kinect, and more.

Now your coding skills can help you get ahead, by creating powerful apps, and building a kickin’ resume to kickstart your job search.

Register and start downloading software today! https://www.dreamspark.com

turn your dreams into a

dream job

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software at no cost to students?

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1Why DreamSpark?

Download professional software, videos, tutorials, sample code, and more at https://www.dreamspark.com/student

THESE ARE THE LEADING DEVELOPER TOOLS that pros use to build real apps, real games and real stuff.

THERE’S NO CHARGE to students. No brainer.

THE SPACE ISN’T ALREADY OVERCROWDED, so there’s a fresh field for you to get noticed on Windows 8, Windows Phone, Xbox Indie Games, Kinect, and more.

THE NEXT GENERATION OF APPS, GAMES AND TOOLS IS UP TO YOU —so unleash what’s inside that head of yours.

WHY ARE WE TALKING TO YOU? Don’t forget, a student named Bill started Microsoft, so we know the incredible potential that students have to offer.

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Get the real tools you need to develop an awesome portfolio at https://www.dreamspark.com/student

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these skills are in demand at some of

THIS IS THE BIG TIME Learn the technical skills that drive the most valued platforms, like social media, cloud computing, enterprise software, and mobile apps, tools and games.

IT’S ABOUT TECH Be the science, technology, engineering, and math students who are getting ahead fast and getting jobs right out of school.

PERFORM LIKE A PRO Register as a student with DreamSpark and gain access to more than 25 professional developer and designer tools, including:

• Visual Studio Professional

• Windows Phone SDK

• SQL Server

• Robotics

• Kinect for Windows SDK

• Windows Server

• and more

the coolest companies

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DreamSpark comes at no charge for students actively enrolled. You just need to get your academic status verified every 12 months online.

three simple steps to get no-cost access

CREATE ACCOUNT

Create an account and verify your student status. Sign-up and have access to the software programs immediately at no cost. You can verify student status in one of 3 ways:

• Either with your school email address (domain)

• With a verification code

• Or with an ISIC card

DOWNLOAD SOFTWARE

Download software from the student catalogue at no cost. DreamSpark gives you the software and resources to learn, and get a head start in school or in your future career, all at no cost.

Download what you need and have fun by creating applications, games and designs like you never could before.

MORE SOFTWARE THROUGH YOUR SCHOOL

Check if you can get more software through your school at no cost. Access your university/school’s DreamSpark WebStore or find out if your university/school is enrolled and has deployed a WebStore.

1 32Get verified, get software at https://www.dreamspark.com/student

Find the DreamSpark for Students tile. Click on ‘Learn more’ button.

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Your future starts right here, right now: https://www.dreamspark.com © 2011 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

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the next big app could be yours.

build it.

JOIN THE APP REVOLUTION Jump in. Go to www.microsoft.com/student and discover app contests, coding camps, tutorials, expert help, and free resources to get your first Windows app built and published.

BECAUSE STUDENTS DREAM BIG Students have launched some of the world’s most amazing brands and services, like Microsoft, Facebook, Napster, Dell, FedEx, WordPress, and more.

DreamSpark puts all the power and creative potential of Microsoft development software behind you.