I am sure most of developers would love to get free softwares from Micrsoft.
But professionals generally get softwares from their companies .Even Then,If u r a college student,OR u r a professor/teacher or u r below 26,This offer is for u .
Microsoft is giving out free softwares to all above people which include Visual Studio 2008 pro,Wiindows server standard,
Expression studio2 ,XNA etc.
The softwares are available under the banner of dreamspark.
For more info visit :
http://www.dreamspark.com It requires an ISIC number for verifying that ur student etc..
Which u can get easily from local offices or visit
http://www.isic.org
They take very little fee and gives various discounts on your various international trips,hotels,museums etc..
So just enjoy this free software,I am also on the way for getting My ISIC membership .