If you are starting a new project that will be .NET 3.0 focused consider the Visual Studio Orcas TAP?
Ok what is TAP? (I don't like acronyms but MS is full of them) TAP = Technology Adoption Program.
The overall purpose of TAP programs are to get customers to use new software and tools early so we can have the best product possible at release and to have information about the experience highlighted so other customers can lean for you experience.
Let me know if you are interested.
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