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Well, the obvious news is the launch of the express tools and BETA 1 of Whidbey... so here are some links to read the best perspectives on the launch.

• Sam Gentile on SQL Server 2005 Express - Sam points out some of the cool features and ponders the impact of this release on MSDE/Access.
• Mike Gunderloy on the download/setup - Mike has some issues with Microsoft's method of delivery and installation.
• Laurent Kempe designs a quick site - Laurent tries out creating a simple site with VWD2K5E. (Will that abbreviation catch on?)
• Visual Studio 2005 Developer Center - General info on the new tools.

And in other news:

• Service Oriented Architecture Resources - A new section in the .NET Architecture Center dedicated to SOA related goodies. (via Harry)
• Sun announces new SOA Effort - I think we will see more and more focus on SOA over the next couple years from both Sun and MS.

-James