The ASP.NET Resource Kit is an essential resource for any web developer whether you are already using ASP.NET today, or looking to learn ASP.NET.

The Resource Kit includes the following:

-         Ready-to-use, customizable Web applications with source code

-         Hundreds of useful code samples

-         Dozens of self paced, step-by-step programming guides

-         Training videos

-         Free training content from Microsoft Certified Technical Education Centers

-         Book chapters from popular ASP.NET titles

-         Technical white papers, and more

You also get load of free stuff from third party vendors:

-         ComponentOne Studio for ASP.NET is a comprehensive suite of components including grid, reporting, charting, data, user-interface, and eCommerce components for ASP.NET.

-         IP*Works! CC ICharge from /n Software provides and easy-to-use interface for communicating with major Internet Payment Aggregators (Payment Gateways). As a true .NET component, ICharge can be easily integrated in ASP.NET applications and provides a fast and easy solution for businesses that need to accept credit cards.

-         The NetAdvantage ASP.NET grid is an advanced grid with true hierarchical support and unbound mode, allowing you to provide a rich-client look-and-feel in your ASP.NET applications. 

-         Sax.net Security for ASP.NET allows you to protect your server from automated programs. A web page that contains the Sax.net Human Verification Component acts as a virtual gatekeeper who ensures that only real people and no automated programs fill out forms on your site. 

-         telerik r.a.d.rotator is a multipurpose component for DHTML content rotation and personalization. From stock tickers and news scrollers, to product spotlights, weather forecasts, testimonials, running promotions and banner ads, r.a.d.rotator delivers high interactivity and user involvement. telerik r.a.d.spell enables developers to add multilingual spellchecking capabilities to their ASP.NET applications.