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Feature Focus Tools: Introducing Microsoft Expression Studio 2

Microsoft Expression® Web 2 gives you all the tools you need to produce high-quality, standards-based Web sites. Built-in support for today’s Web standards, sophisticated CSS-based layout and formatting, and integration with either ASP.NET or PHP means you can design, develop, and maintain exceptional sites with a lot less time and effort.

Microsoft Expression Blend™ 2 is your tool for harnessing the power of XAML, .NET Framework 3.5, and Silverlight to deliver compelling user experiences for connected desktops and the Web. Seamless collaboration with developers allows ideas to be realized quickly while you retain full creative control over the design. Microsoft Expression® Design 2 is the perfect companion to Expression Blend. Leverage existing artwork, or use intuitive and flexible drawing tools to quickly build sophisticated vector assets. Seamlessly transfer them via XAML to your Expression Blend projects, knowing that their fidelity will be maintained throughout the entire designer-developer workflow.