 Visual Studio Express, A Free Version of VS 2005! |
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 Nov 10 2005, 07:19 AM
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Premium Member  Group: Members Posts: 178 Joined: 13-October 04 From: NSW, Australia Member No.: 1,713  |
I just recieved a codeproject newsletter outlining the new release of Visual Studio. I thought I'd take a look at the site, and found something called the "Express Editions". The idea is that these are basic editions of the full programs, but still allow you to develop fully functional programs.
According to the Microsoft Website, the software is normally $49 US, but they are letting users download it for free until the 7th of November 2006 (next year). After that date they will start charging for download (i think). Another important note is that there are no licensing restrictions - you can sell the software you create. Also you will need to download the .NET framework 2.0 to develop .NET applications. the website for Visual Studio Express is here: msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/express/default.aspx cheers! 
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Nov 10 2005, 07:47 AM
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Trap Grand Marshal Member Group: Members Posts: 1,205 Joined: 25-March 05 Member No.: 4,883 |
Perfect! If the reputation point system is still available, I'll definately give you one.
Visual Studio has never been free and their prices reaches to thousands of dollars (>$1000) and even more for enterprise versions. Now their newest version, Visual Studio 2005 Express, comes for FREE. However this last for 1 year until 7th November 2006 so quick grab a copy so you don't need to fork out thousands of dollars for it after 7th November 2006. I highly recommend this product for download. Thanks to switch who started this thread. Here are the download options : http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/express/support/install/ |
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Nov 10 2005, 08:08 AM
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Newbie [Level 1] Group: Members Posts: 19 Joined: 10-November 05 Member No.: 14,054 |
What does this thing do anyway?
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Nov 10 2005, 09:18 AM
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Trap Grand Marshal Member Group: Members Posts: 1,205 Joined: 25-March 05 Member No.: 4,883 |
It's a programming tool/interface for developing .NET applications. Just like Java where they have their SDK (Software Development Kits).
If you are a .NET programmer, you will definately download this software. If you are not, you basically don't know what is going on. Here you can find more about .NET family and why the world is moving to .NET http://www.microsoft.com/net/default.mspx |
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Nov 10 2005, 01:57 PM
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The Ethical Hacker Group: [HOSTED] Posts: 1,144 Joined: 27-May 05 From: Portugal (Europe) Member No.: 7,566 |
THANKS A LOT!
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Nov 10 2005, 08:23 PM
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apt-get moo  Group: [MODERATOR] Posts: 2,052 Joined: 28-May 05 From: Hertfordshire, England Member No.: 7,593  |
Thanks for that link. I've always wanted to start making programs with Visual Studio. I've used the full version before but the incredible cost has put me off buying it before!
Thanks again. |
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Nov 11 2005, 12:51 AM
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Premium Member Group: Members Posts: 178 Joined: 13-October 04 From: NSW, Australia Member No.: 1,713 |
Yeah, no problem guys, i sorta found the site and thought "wow. that's way too good to keep to myself"...
i'm using Visual C++ 2003 and that is absolutely brilliant. I was going to download almost all of the Visual Studio Express Languages last night, but the problem is my family's broadband connection is limited to 300 MB per month... and if i want to download the .NET 2.0 SDK that's about 40 MB over my MONTHLY limit... i'm going to have a bit of a problem getting it, not to mention all the languages as well. I might just talk to one of my friends: he's got 20 GB a month (no justice in this world hey  )anyways, no problem guys, make the most of it while you can hey! peace out
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