From now and until early 2006, everyone can view and download free content from Microsoft's Professional Developer Conference 2005 held in Los Angeles, California this last September. Microsoft has posted over 250 hours worth of content including videos, PowerPoint decks, code samples and labs.
The special PDC 2005 site provides the following tracks for information:
- Communications (35 Sessions)
- Panel Discussions (14 Sessions)
- Data & Systems (32 Sessions)
- Fundamentals (28 Sessions)
- Office & Sharepoint (25 Sessions)
- Tools & Languages (29 Sessions)
- Presentation (41 Sessions)
- Symposium (5 Sessions)
There are over 230 speakers, which is nearly a "Who's Who" list of Microsoft and industry talent.
The keynotes from Bill Gates, Jim Allchin, Bob Muglia, Eric Rudder, Steven Sinofsky are not part of the downloadable content. However, they can be found at the original PDC 2005 site.
Attendees to the conference will be receiving DVD's of the content within a few weeks. Non-Attendees may also purchase the DVD's from Microsoft directly for $499 at the Event DVD Store.