College graduates will tackle the job market soon. What better way to stand out from the crowd than to have a software app release on your resume? DreamSpark, a program set up by Microsoft to provide professional-level developer and design tools to students around the world for free, recently partnered with Windows Phone 7. That means you can download the components that you need to complete your development environment and start making your own Windows Phone 7 apps. Did I say this software is free? Yes, yes,
Windows 7 32 Bit, I did,
Office 2010 Code! The Windows Phone 7 Training Kit is free,
Windows 7 Starter, too. If you’re a computer science major, or just someone interested in making an app,
Office 2007 Serial, this is a fantastic way to start honing your software development skills. Here’s what you can expect: There’s no annual membership fee for students registered with DreamSpark. You’ll need to verify your student status--just a few simple steps,
Microsoft Office Professional 2007! Windows Phone Marketplace supports payouts in selected countries and regions. See In what countries or regions is payout supported? You'll need a Windows Live ID to register to the Windows Phone Marketplace. If you don’t already have a Windows Live ID, you’ll be asked to create one before you register. Get answers to more of your App Hub questions for Windows Phone 7. What’s stopping you? Leave a comment and let me know what app you’re going to develop. --Jennifer Bost <div