Scott Guthrie has announced the program - WebsiteSpark designed for independent developers and small companies to develop Web applications. This program provides Microsoft software at no cost for 3 years. The software is as follows:

3 licenses of Visual Studio 2008 Professional Edition
1 license for Expression Studio 3 (includes Expression Blend, Sketchflow, and Web)
2 licenses of Expression Web 3
4 licenses per processor Windows Web Server 2008 R2
4 licenses per processor SQL Server 2008 Web Edition
DotNetPanel Control Panel (for administration of hosting)


Who can join the program?

The only two requirements to join the program are:

The company or independent developer must develop websites and web applications for third
Yes it is a company, the company must have fewer than 10 employees.
If you meet these requirements WebsiteSpark website visit the site and register today.

Do not miss this opportunity.

http://weblogs.asp.net/scottgu/archive/2009/09/24/announcing-the-websitespark-program.aspx