>>Hm. Let's assume MS never makes mistakes (sorry, but I just *couldn't* resist). My advice is just say thank you. Actually, I heard somewhere yesterday that there might be a promotion going on for MSDN, so I really doubt it is an error.
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>>Is it a UNIVERSAL? :)
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>I think what Bruce is referring to is the MSDN Library Subscription. Office 2000 and VS 6.0 user's can sign up for one free year at:
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>http://msdn.microsoft.com/subscriptions/offer/default.asp
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>If you've never had access to this (and qualify for it), GET IT!. This is an extremely useful tool. All the docs, the MS KB, technical papers, partial books, etc., etc. And it's updated quarterly!

Yes, it's well worth the effort for free, I've had a few copies before. This time I never applied for anything before receiving mine, though - it just appeared :)