During the last several days Microsoft has pushed out several significant releases:
The new version of Internet Explorer is out! As Microsoft claims, Internet Explorer 8 is the first browser fully compatible with modern standarts. Also it have improved performance and extensive set of tools for developers.
Microsoft shipped out final version of ASP.NET MVC. This is the first officially supported release for the ASP.NET MVC.
Silverlight 3 Beta was unveiled at MIX09. It is a preview release which continues Silverlight’s track record of rapid innovation - introducing more than 50 new features, including support for running Silverlight applications out of the browser, dramatic video performance and quality improvements, and features that radically improve developer productivity. Combined with the continued innovation in Visual Studio and Expression Blend, Silverlight 3 empowers .NET developers to create cutting-edge Rich Internet Applications and media experiences.