Well Last February Microsoft Announced Dreamspark. which provides free downloads of professional developer tools for students. but it seems a lot of students doesnt know about it. so i thought i could inform you all, in case if you had missed it.
DreamSpark is simple, it’s all about giving students Microsoft professional-level developer and design tools at no charge so you can chase your dreams and create the next big breakthrough in technology - or just get a head start on your career.
Here are some of the products it gives for free 
For more info visit Dreamspark Home here.
June 3rd, 2008 at 8:27 am
This is not available for all of us. because it is only available to 11 countries.
Where is DreamSpark available?
We are initially launching in 11 countries, targeting millions of students in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, China, Germany, France, Finland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and Belgium. If your country isn’t listed, don’t worry, just stay tuned as we continue to add more locations. By 2009, we expect to have DreamSpark available to virtually ALL students around the world.
June 5th, 2008 at 11:19 am
Yeah harshana i know we dont have this in sri lanka. but i just informed it for those who are eligible for that. alot of people didn’t know about this. anyway thanx
regards
Aneef