I don’t usually write posts that just link to another post, but this is something that you should know about and I want to help get the word out.
Announcing SharePoint Easy Setup for Developers
"Starting today developers can download a new set of pre-packaged tools that help developers easily get started with SharePoint 2010 development by automating the provisioning of a developer workstation using Windows 7, SharePoint & associated tools."
I just finished using this for the first time and I am thoroughly impressed!
–Doug