Microsoft is readying a free version of SQL Server and low-cost versions of developer tools for enthusiasts and non-professional users. The company announced that later this week it will post beta ...

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Illustration: Elizabeth Hinshaw Dr. Thomas W. Shinder, a Microsoft-certified system engineer, is a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional and author of books on Microsoft Internet Security and ...