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Windows Apps Builders Get a New Tool

Microsoft is close to shipping Expression Blend, a tool to help developers more easily design and build Vista and XP applications. The software works with Visual Studio.

By the way, did I tell you that my group now owns Visual Studio Magazine? Take a look at it here and don't be afraid to bookmark this puppy.

And if you're a software developer, or just like to tinker, check out our new Web site and twice-monthly magazine Redmond Developer News. Don't be afraid to bookmark this bad boy, too.

Posted by Doug Barney on March 19, 2007


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