Updated Beta for Expression and new WPF/E (codename) CTP

We've gone beta on Expression Design and a released the second beta for Expression Blend. In addition, we've released a new CTP for our cross-browser rich media architecture WPF/E (codename), which really, really needs a better name.

Download: Expression Design Beta 1

Download: Expression Blend Beta 2

Download: WPF/E February CTP

View: Microsoft Expression Homepage

Three are also some videos on Channel 9 for those of you that may be interested in WPF/E (codename).

• “WPF/E” Video Boot Camp: XAML Basics with Ernie Booth
• “WPF/E” Video Boot Camp: Microsoft Expression and Visual Studio 2005 with Ernie Booth
• “WPF/E” Video Boot Camp: Programming “WPF/E” with Laurence Moroney

For those of you that don't trust opinion from paid MS hacks I've found Ryan Stewart gives a good overview of MS activities in the context of the market for rich media platforms and tools.