Microsoft Visual Studio Express

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1. What are the Express Editions?

The Express Editions are an expansion of the Visual Studio and SQL Server product line to include lightweight, easy-to-use, and easy-to-learn tools for hobbyists, students, and novice developers who want to build dynamic Windows applications, Web sites, and Web services. The Express products consist of:
Visual Web Developer 2005 Express Edition, a lightweight tool for building dynamic Web sites and Web services
Visual Basic 2005 Express Edition, Visual C# 2005 Express Edition, Visual C++ 2005 Express Edition, and Visual J# 2005 Express Edition, targeted programming tools for students and hobbyists who wish to learn the fundamentals of Windows programming
SQL Server 2005 Express Edition, a database for building data-driven applications

2. What can I do with the Express Editions?
Learn how to program using a streamlined, lightweight development environment with Online Lessons and built-in tutorial content.
Create fun and cool applications from the Coding4Fun site, such as:
Controlling your house using X10 technology
Creating a Clipboard Web Service utility
Building an accelerometer to measure the performance of your car
learning how to build your first DirectX Game
Create your very own Windows or Xbox 360 game using XNA Game Studio Express
Build a robot using Microsoft Robotics Studio
Evaluate the .NET Framework for Windows and Web development.

3. Can you give me more information about the registration process?

For more information about the registration process, refer to the Express Benefits of Registration Web page, as well as the Registration FAQ.

4. Can I use Express Editions for commercial use?

Yes, there are no licensing restrictions for applications built using the Express Editions.

5. How are Express Editions different from the rest of the Visual Studio and SQL Server Editions?

Express Edition products are designed for hobbyists, students, and novice developers. As such, they lack the full breadth of features found in higher-end Visual Studio and SQL Server Editions. They are designed specifically for scenarios common to the hobbyist, student, and novice developer. Each Express Edition includes targeted documentation that will help the beginning programmer quickly learn the concepts required to build more advanced applications. The user interfaces are significantly streamlined to ensure that extraneous features do not interfere with the learning process. If you later decide that you do need additional features available in the higher-end editions of Visual Studio and SQL Server, you can seamlessly upgrade your code and skills.

6. Where can I go for more information about the Express Editions?

We have created a Web site with content and drill-down information on the product line at http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/express/. You can also get the latest information using product-specific RSS feeds.
Visual Basic 2005 Express RSS Feed
Visual C# 2005 Express RSS Feed
Visual Web Developer 2005 Express RSS Feed
Visual C++ 2005 Express RSS Feed
Visual J# 2005 Express RSS Feed
SQL Server 2005 Express RSS Feed

7. Are the Express Edition products supported?

SQL Server Express is covered under standard Microsoft support policies and will receive no-charge basic install and set up support. For assistance with other questions, please use the following support options:
We have created Express Edition Forums where you can get help from other people using the Express Editions, including Microsoft product team members.
You can access paid professional support over phone or e-mail.
If your organization has Premier support contracts, you can use those for assistance with VS express products.

8. Where can I report bugs or make a product suggestion?

Please report bugs or suggestions to the MSDN Product Feedback Center.

9. Where can I get more Starter Kits?

We're working with many different partners and people in the community to produce additional Starter Kits. You can find the list of Starter Kits on each product page.
Visual Web Developer 2005 Express Starter Kits
Visual Basic 2005 Express Starter Kits
Visual C# 2005 Express Starter Kits
Visual C++ 2005 Express Starter Kits
Visual J# 2005 Express Starter Kits
SQL Server 2005 Express Starter Kits

Express Compatibility and Versioning13. Can I develop applications using the Visual Studio Express Editions to target the .NET Framework 1.1?

No, each release of Visual Studio is tied to a specific version of the .NET Framework. The Express Editions can only be used to create applications that run on the .NET Framework 2.0.

14. Do applications built for Visual Studio 2005 Express Beta 2 work in the officially released version?

Generally speaking, yes. Please note that there have been some API changes between the betas and the official release, so you may have to make some updates to your code accordingly.

15. Will the Visual Studio Express Editions install side-by-side with other versions of Visual Studio?

Yes, side-by-side compatibility with other versions of Visual Studio has been tested.

16. What operating systems are supported?

You can find a full list of system requirements in the Visual Studio Express Editions Readme.

17. Will programs I build with Visual Studio Express Editions work with other versions of Visual Studio 2005, like the Professional Edition?

Absolutely. Express is a great entry point to professional software development, and Microsoft is committed to helping you "graduate" to higher-end products should you need them. Projects you create with an Express Edition will easily migrate to higher-end Visual Studio 2005 projects.

18. Where can I find a list of any backwards breaking changes between the .NET Framework 1.1 and the .NET Framework 2.0?

You can find a list of backwards breaking changes from .NET Framework 1.1 to .NET Framework 2.0 available at: http://msdn.microsoft.com/netframework/programming/breakingchanges/default.aspx.

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I think the free Microsoft development tools are great. It's also amazing to see how competition at the low end has pushed Oracle to distribute an 'express' version of Oracle 10g.

Since I have an XP Home system that doesn't include it, my Christmas wish is for an express version of IIS, the Microsoft web server. Otherwise, I have no way of deploying the ASP applications I develop with Visual Web Developer.