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I have VB.Net(2008) Express. This is the FREE version from Microsoft, but I want to get the Professional Version. Where and how do I purchase this or do I have to purchase the whole suite.
Thanks
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Not for sure where to ask this?
I have VB.Net(2008) Express. This is the FREE version from Microsoft, but I want to get the Professional Version. Where and how do I purchase this or do I have to purchase the whole suite.
Thanks
I think it only comes as a package (Visual Studio) - you can buy it directly from MS but there plenty of other retailers.
I would get VS 2008 Pro with MSDN but what you select depends on your budget.
I doubt you will even consider buying the professional edition yourself, it is just way to expensive for any freelance developer / enthusiast. If you're not a freelance developer / enthusiast, then you are probably working for some company, and it seems really weird to me if you had to buy your own software to do your job...
If you are a student on the other hand, you may be able to get it completely free, like me, using Dreamspark.
Interesting opinion... :rolleyes:
This is a great option. I am already a member of DreamSpark, and I am enjoying Microsoft development tools from this resource for several months already.Quote:
Originally Posted by NickThissen
Another option you may consider is MSDN-AA. If you attend a college/university, you may check with the IT department or the administration office if the college/university has an agreement with Microsoft to provide some Microsoft software products at no cost for students at that specific educational center.