Hi, David.
>>For any hardcode, Windows-based developer, MSDN is a must (if you can afford it).
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>I agree. BTW, for anyone considering developing a retail product that supports the Windows platform, take a look at the Empower program. If you can meet the requirements as an ISV, you get one year of MSDN for just $375.
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http://members.microsoft.com/partner/isv/empower/default.aspxCertainly! Also, if you are not developing a retail product but becoming a Microsoft Certified Partner can help your business, this is another way to become a Partner and get the MSDN Universal subscription for about the same money than the MSDN alone.
You have the different partnership levels here:
http://members.microsoft.com/partner/isv/See you,