Visual Express editions ????

Visual Web developer -Express edition


Visual C# Express edition


Visual VB.NET Express edition


SQL Server Express edition





are they free or not?





Is this legal to download freely?





what is diff b/w Visual Studio 2005 and Express Editon?

Visual Express editions ????
These are not free from microsoft and u can't expect these types of products free from them, i think sql server express edition is free.


It's not legal to download them except sql server.





visual studio is the complete package for developing ur applications that can be desktop or web based . It contains whole of the functionalities of all express editions, and each express edition is only for special purpose..
Reply:Yes the Express Edition are free,you can download it at-msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/express/vb...


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Microsoft distribute it for free to motivate aspireing programmer it does not have the full capability of the paid version but it is quite good enough and you can create even a complex software with it, you can even access their data and samples when you go to the 'Help'-'How do I' but you got to register it for free at their website or it will have a limited time period.


Regarding your last question the Express Edition is free but I can't be sure about visual studio 2005, I seen it at their web site when I look for sample code.