free sql 2005 cd?

I heard from my boss that there's a free sql 2000 dvd that microsoft are
giving away as part of their hype towards sql 2005 (i.e. much like the free
online training modules they offer). Where can i find further info on this?
many thanks.
cheers peterI wonder if it might be worth taking a look at microsoft.com? What do
you think they have on their home page? :-)
David Portas
SQL Server MVP
--|||Check following:
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https://www.trysqlserver2005.com/profile.aspx?|||Free trial editions are (or soon will be) available via the web site. A
free standard edition is being given away to those who attend launch events.
See http://www.microsoft.com/events/200...ts/default.mspx
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"peter walker" <pwalker@.sql.com> wrote in message
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>I heard from my boss that there's a free sql 2000 dvd that microsoft are
>giving away as part of their hype towards sql 2005 (i.e. much like the free
>online training modules they offer). Where can i find further info on this?
> many thanks.
> cheers peter
>|||Thanks for the help everyone. Although not that simple to fine, I managed to
grab a hold of what I was looking for - finally!
It was the following free DVD packs that microsoft are giving away for free
(free shipping as well):
- SQL Server 2005, June Community Technology Preview Readiness Kit (comes on
2 DVD's) for free.
- Business Intelligence Resource Guide
- Microsoft Solutions for Business Intelligence Technical Training and
Resources
- SQL Server 2000 Reporting Services Developer Edition
They are coming in the mail soon!
Cheers, Peter
"peter walker" <pwalker@.sql.com> wrote in message
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>I heard from my boss that there's a free sql 2000 dvd that microsoft are
>giving away as part of their hype towards sql 2005 (i.e. much like the free
>online training modules they offer). Where can i find further info on this?
> many thanks.
> cheers peter
>|||Peter,
You do understand that those are beta editions and if I recall
correctly they will expire within a year?
You can always get the developer edition from Amazon for $59.99 with
free shipping if you need the enterprise capabilities that are not
included in the free give away versions
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/A...link%5Fcode=xm2
http://sqlservercode.blogspot.com/