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PDC 2005 Highlights

Language Integrated Query (LINKQ)
Query any data source (relational, xml, memory) from within the C# or VB.NET language
http://channel9.msdn.com/Showpost.aspx?postid=114680

Atlas
Create ASP.NET applications that use AJAX without having to write a ton of Javascript
http://beta.asp.net/default.aspx?tabindex=7&tabid=47

Microsoft Office 12
New version of office that has a new UI that makes it easier to do the things you want to do
http://channel9.msdn.com/Showpost.aspx?postid=114720

Windows Workflow Foundation (WWF)
Create your own work flow applications in windows Vista
http://channel9.msdn.com/Showpost.aspx?postid=115366

Microsoft Expression Designer (codename "Sparkle")
Easily create web applications that developers and graphic designers can work on together
http://channel9.msdn.com/Showpost.aspx?postid=115387
http://weblogs.asp.net/scottgu/archive/2005/09/14/425216.aspx
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