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Microsoft offers free software for start-ups
LOS ANGELES--In its boldest bid yet to win the affections of emerging businesses, Microsoft on Wednesday announced a program that will allow some start-ups to use its server software free of charge.
Dubbed BizSpark, the program will be open to private companies that have been in business for fewer than three years and have less than $1 million in yearly revenue. Companies will also have to be recommended by one of Microsoft's many for-profit, nonprofit, government, or academic partners.
Dan'l Lewin, the former Apple executive who heads Microsoft's efforts to reach out to start-ups, said the fact … Read more
