Microsoft is running a promotion those interested in pre-ordering the Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 Professional Upgrade purchased through Amazon and the Microsoft Store offers a few really nice benefits: Save you up to $250 off the Estimated Retail Price; Receive a 12-month MSDN Essentials subscription; Be among the first to get it (Downloadable on April 12th). “Visual Studio 2010 Professional is the essential tool for individuals performing basic development tasks, including creating applications for SharePoint and the Cloud,” noted Microsoft.

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