VS 2005のExpress Editionは事実上，無償提供へ

http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/express/

英語版のみ。それ以外の言語については

We plan to launch the non-English versions of the Express products sometime within 2-3 months after the English version launches on November 7th. The same pricing promotion will apply to these products, and will remain in effect for one full year after their respective availabilities.