The new MSDN Forums Assistant
Microsoft has launched the MSDN Forum Assistant, which allows you to access MSDN Forums and receive updates directly to your desktop. Features include Ask a Question, Latest Post, Thread Updates, Priority Support, and Forum Q&A. You can download the MSDN Forum Assistant here: http://gallery.live.com/liveItemDetail.aspx?li=822a3787-89e8-4c6d-8fc4-a413437d86e9
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