Here are links to the various versions of Visual Studio 2008 Beta 2 available from Microsoft.
Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 is the next-generation development tool for Windows Vista, the 2007 Office System, and the Web.
MSDN Library for Visual Studio 2008 Beta 2 – OrcasBeta2MSDNLibraryX1400348.img (7/23/2007)
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Here is Microsoft Pre-release Software Visual Studio 2008 Beta 2 Standard Edition.
Visual Studio 2008 delivers on Microsoft’s vision of smart client applications by letting developers quickly create connected applications that deliver the highest quality rich user experiences. This new version lets any size organization create more secure, more manageable, and more reliable applications that take advantage of Windows Vista, 2007 Office System and the Web. By building these new types of applications, organizations will find it easier than ever to capture and analyze information so that they can make effective business decisions.
This beta is intended for early adopters of the Microsoft technology, platform, and tools offerings. We designed this release to let developers try out new technology and product changes, but not to build production systems. This limitation is fully covered in the Microsoft Software License Terms that accompany this beta.
Note: When this release is uninstalled, existing Visual Studio and .NET Framework installations may be affected. See the ReadMe file for more information.
Version: Beta2
Here is Microsoft Pre-release Software Visual Studio 2008 Beta 2 Professional Edition.
Visual Studio 2008 delivers on Microsoft’s vision of smart client applications by letting developers quickly create connected applications that deliver the highest quality rich user experiences. This new version lets any size organization create more secure, more manageable, and more reliable applications that take advantage of Windows Vista, 2007 Office System and the Web. By building these new types of applications, organizations will find it easier than ever to capture and analyze information so that they can make effective business decisions.
This beta is intended for early adopters of the Microsoft technology, platform, and tools offerings. We designed this release to let developers try out new technology and product changes, but not to build production systems. This limitation is fully covered in the Microsoft Software License Terms that accompany this beta.
Note: When this release is uninstalled, existing Visual Studio and .NET Framework installations may be affected. See the ReadMe file for more information.
Version: Beta2
Here is MSDN Library for Visual Studio 2008 Beta 2.
MSDN Library provides access to essential programming information, including technical reference documentations, white papers, software development kits and code samples necessary to develop web services and applications. This is an updated version of the MSDN Library for Visual Studio 2008 Beta 2.
OrcasBeta2MSDNLibraryX1400348.img
Version: Beta2
Here is the CTP version of the Microsoft .NET Framework, released 2007-07-02.
Version: JuneCTP
Here is the Microsoft® .NET Compact Framework 3.5 Beta1 released 2007-05-24.
Version: 3.5
Here is Microsoft Visual Studio Code Name “Orcas” (Team Suite) released 2007-05-01.
Version: 1.0
Here is Microsoft Visual Studio Code Name “Orcas” (Professional Edition) released 2007-04-26.
Version: -
Here is the Windows SDK for Windows Server code name “Longhorn” released 2007-04-25.
6.0.6001.16500.72.WindowsSDK_LonghornServer_idw.WindowsSDK.DVD.Release.img
Version: 6.0A or 6.0.6001.16500.72
Here you can find Microsoft Office Communicator 2007 Public Beta, released 2007-03-23.
Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007, the next evolution of Live Communications Server, delivers streamlined communications for your users so they can find and communicate with the right person, right now, from the applications they use most.
CommunicatorEval.msi, OCS_EE_EVAL.msi, OCS_SE_EVAL.msi
Version: 1.0
Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 Web Site
Documentation for Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 (Public Beta)
