Introducing the Microsoft Developer Network

In little more than a decade, programming for the PC platform has evolved from the relative simplicity of MS-DOS® to the virtually boundless possibilities of Microsoft® Windows® 95, Windows NT(TM), and Microsoft BackOffice(TM). This rapid shift presents a challenge to developers, however: How do I stay current as the pace of technological change and innovation in Windows-based programming increases?

The answer (according to more than 100,000 developers around the world): A Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) membership.

MSDN is a membership program that increases your productivity and makes it easier for you to take advantage of the latest Microsoft technologies. As an MSDN member, you'll get instant access to essential programming information. In addition, every Microsoft SDK and DDK and the most current Microsoft operating systems are delivered to you in a single package every three months.

MSDN is the official source from Microsoft for comprehensive programming information, development toolkits, and testing platforms. MSDN delivers all of this via a quarterly subscription, so our members can be confident they're always working with the most up-to-date information and technology.

An MSDN membership is really essential if you are targeting any of the Windows platforms, or you want to get the most out of Microsoft's development products, such as Visual Basic®, Visual C++(TM), Visual FoxPro(TM), and Microsoft Access.

Three levels of membership tailored to your development needs

The Microsoft Developer Network recognizes that different developers have different needs. That's why we've established three different levels of membership. But all three share the virtue of delivering what you need, right to your doorstep, on a regular schedule--all for a guaranteed price that you know from Day One. And all three come with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Our goal is to make your life--at least when it comes to your development efforts--simpler and more productive.

• Instant access to information is the key to a Level 1 MSDN membership. No matter which Microsoft development tool you're using or which Windows platform you're targeting, you'll have all the information you need to build more robust applications in less time.
• In addition to the encyclopedic information offered with a Level 1 membership, Level 2 members get all the API-level systems technology that Microsoft offers--and an MSDN membership is the only way to get it.
• A Level 3 membership delivers an integrated environment for developing and testing client-server solutions using Microsoft BackOffice: comprehensive information, client- and server-side toolkits, and the most current versions of the BackOffice products.

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