Can you tell I'm behind on posting to my blog? Two post in one day is a bit of a shock, even to me. Both posts are short, of course, so that might explain the sudden prolific posting.

Microsoft just recently — earlier this week, in fact — launched BizSpark, a program for software develop startups designed to help them get off the ground quickly and equip them with the tools and technology to help them do so. The goal of BizSpark is simple: accelerate a startup's success by providing access to Microsoft tools and technologies, including production licensing for hosted solutions.

The program includes software, like Visual Studio 2008, Team Foundation Server, Windows Server, SQL Server, Office SharePoint Server, Systems Center, and BizTalk Server, as well as access to support resources _and_ potential visibility to investors, customers, and business partners.

If you are a recently formed startup, or are thinking about forming a startup, check out BizSpark or read the program guide.