I am thinking of using Visual Studio 2005 or 2008 Express Edition for some commercial use. Where to download it. And is it necessary to register it ? Where to register? Thanks in advance... can i deliver my application to users before register ?
Using the express editions is legally okay. I'm using them with my (private) notebook when I'm doing things for my employer.
But there are some disadvantages, e.g. you can't use add-ins like visual assist or FogBugz for VS, ...
Perhaps you're better off with Bizspark
You don't need to register and yes, you can deliver your app any time with no restrictions.
Please see: http://www.microsoft.com/express/default.aspx
You don't need to buy license for that, but if you want to register it, it is free and there is an article showing how :
Instructions for Downloading and Installing Visual C# 2005 Express Edition
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I hope someone can help; I would like to implement reporting in a project I am writing in Visual Studio Express Web Edition 2010 (MVC2 SQL Server Express backend). After Googling I came across this Microsoft site:
http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/is/Vsexpressvcs/thread/60c328ec-e34c-4937-be3b-e6fc41d35711
The link above describes that Reporting is supported in Visual Studio Express Web Edition via the ReportViewer 2010 redistributable (reports are written via Business Intelligence Studio [there is an add on for SQL Express]) and the control is added to the toolbox.
I have installed the redistributable but cannot find the control to add to my toolbox – all I seem to have is the Crystal Reports viewer?
What am I doing wrong? What is the name of the control? Where does it get installed to? Or have I misunderstood, if so what are my options for getting some very simple reports published to the web (fixed layout forms)?
Thank you in advance for any assistance!
if you have been struggling with the same situation described above and fall into one of the following categories small business (http://blogs.msdn.com/b/noahc/archive/2009/11/12/way-to-get-visual-studio-professional-for-free.aspx
Basically if you are trying to start your own company register for WebSiteSpark – very quick and easy all you need is a Microsoft passport and then you get access to MSDN editions of Visual Studio Professional and a few OS's.
If you are already a small business and need Microsoft development tools you can get MSDN editions by registering for BizSpark and receive three licence free years.
And finally if you are student register for the DreamSpark.
I hope this helps you all, I wont get into how bizarre it is that Microsoft has removed features but it is nice to know there is (in my opinion) a very awesome solution!
Cheers
David
May be not serious question/stupid question but I tried searching in internet for Visual Studio 2005 software (I mean free download :) ) but couldn't find a place where I can get it.
Do you guys know any site from where I can download the software. If yes, can you please share the link with me.
You can get all Microsoft Express tools from here
http://www.microsoft.com/express/Downloads/
2005 is no longer on the main page (if available at all), but seriously consider 2010 or 2008 editions.
The free versions of visual studio can be found here: http://www.microsoft.com/express/
if you're looking for Visual studio Web Developer Express 2005, as opposed to C#, Cnet's got it here:
http://download.cnet.com/Visual-Web-Developer-2005-Express-Edition/3000-10250_4-10421166.html
Now only if they had an edition that works with Windows 7...
I'm looking to upgrade from Visual Studio 2008 Pro to Visual Studio 2010 Pro without MSDN. On the MSDN US site there's pricing for Upgrade from Standard for $299.
On the UK MSDN site however, the only options are to buy with MSDN for £484.99. Obviously a big difference in price there!
I can't find any info as to what qualifies for the Upgrade from Standard - anyone know about this? Or whether it's available in the UK?
thanks
Richard
Not really a programming question... (but somehow it is.. it's VS after all :P)
But: Have you considered calling the microsoft support or sending them an email? I bet they can give you the sophisticated info on that matter.
The Upgrade from Standard is for
*Special upgrade for Visual Studio 2005/2008 Standard Edition customers. Does not include MSDN.
If you want more info go to
http://www.microsoft.com/visualstudio/en-us/buy
and just above the BUY NOW button on the left there will be a link to Chat with a Representative. They should be able to tell you if you can upgrade from 2008 Pro to 2010 Pro.
I'm also not a MSDN member. As the owner of Visual Studio 2008 Standard Edition, I was able to purchase a Visual Studio 2010 Professional license for $299.
I'm assuming your confusion is coming from the fact that you own VS 2008 Pro and not VS 2008 Standard. I would think that you could take advantage of the same $299 offer, but as someone else said, I'd check with Microsoft sales first.
I believe the upgrade is from VS 2010 Standard to VS 2010 Pro - not from earlier editions.
I am going to develop one application using Visual C# 2005 Express Edition specially in c#.
Actually this a commercial application for One of my client. Is it legal to sale this application for me and also for my client. What are limitations of this edition for commercial purpose...please help.Thanx in advance
Please see the FAQ:
Can I use Express Editions for commercial use?
there are no licensing restrictions
for applications built using Visual
Studio Express Editions.
In this spirit - you can use the VS 2008 Express edition as well... Newer, Better, and Also Free...
What are the differences between visual studio and VS express edition?
Probably very googelable, but than again, I have read that coverage in StackOverflow is a good thing.
You can download a comparison from Microsoft. And another one from here.
The Express edition does not come with the Microsoft C++ runtime redistributable packages, nor does it itself grant you permission to distribute them. So the users of the software you build with the Express edition will have to download & run the installers themselves.
I might have missed it in the excel sheet, but some big ones are lack of proper source control integration and 3rd party tool integrations. Express editions are missing unit tests as wel.
Lack of support in Refactoring and advanced debugging is a major issue I feel.