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Microsoft has been on a “Spark” roll lately, rolling out discount programs for students (DreamSpark) and startups (BizSpark).On September 24, Microsoft added another Spark program to its list: WebSite Spark. The newest Spark program is aimed at getting more Web developers to use Microsoft;s Expression and other development tools. (As Seattle Times blogger Brier Dudley noted, Microsoft hasn;t been bowled over by Expression sales/usage. So trying to seed these tools among developers makes sense for the Redmondians.)On the same day, To emphasize the company;s not only intent on getting Web devs to use Microsoft-branded tools, the company also rolled out today Version 2.0 of its Web Platform Installer and Windows Web Application ##############, which provide developers with a one-stop shop for third-party dev tools, including a number of free, open-source dev tools that work on/with Windows. (Microsoft announced the beta of the installer and ############## at its Mix conference this year.)If you;re wondering how the new Spark program stacks up against the already announced ones, here;s a comparison. (Click on the image to enlarge.)