<p>Microsoft's Windows Store -- the built-in app store for Windows 8 and Windows RT -- is open to all developers in 120 markets, as of September 11.</p><p>Of these 120 markets, 82 are newly supported, as of today, according to a new post on the "Windows Store for Developers" blog. (Here's a list of the markets now supported.)</p><p>To reward developers "for their interest and commitment to Windows," Microsoft officials have said they are providing all eligible Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) subscribers with a free, one-year Windows Store developer account as part of their MSDN benefits. ("Eligible subscriptions include Visual Studio Professional, Test Professional, Premium, Ultimate, and BizSpark," according to the Softies.) Microsoft's DreamSpark program for students also waives the Microsoft Store subscription fee.</p><p>Here's Microsoft page listing available Windows Store app-development tools and resources, including Visual Studio 2012, the Windows 8 software development kit, certification kit for Windows RT, samples and more.</p><p><a href="http://www.zdnet.com/microsofts-windows-store-now-open-to-all-developers-in-120-markets-7000004075/">Keep reading...</a></p><p>Read also:</p><p><a href="http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2409501,00.asp">Microsoft to Launch Holiday Stores in US, Canada</a> (PC Magazine)</p><p><a href="http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/332489">October a big month For Microsoft</a> (DigitalJournal.com)</p><p><a href="http://searchenterprisedesktop.techtarget.com/feature/Understanding-Windows-8-app-compatibility-and-the-Metro-user-interface">Understanding Windows 8 app compatibility and the Metro user interface</a> (TechTarget)</p><p>Explore: <a href="http://news.google.com/news/more?pz=1&ned=us&ncl=di-WA571buqsMcMud4_JgQVw9FBvM">205 additional articles.</a></p>