Hi guys,

Ive been using vb express for a while but would like to get VS2005 so i can start making mobile apps. The resellers in ireland will only sell to me if i have a vat number, which i don't because im not a business.

I was looking on ebay and noticed that there are reseller who provide acedemic versions. I checked this out on the MSDN website but can't make heads or tales of it.

I know obviously im not allowed use it for bussiness purposes but can i even purchase it seeing as i an "learning" and don't intend on selling my wares for a long time.

Also if i am allowed to purchase the academic version am i allowed to distribute freeware or is this not allowed. Also one more thing, can i upgrade from an academic version to a full version at a later date?

Thanks