VB5 Learning Edition Patch

[Jacob Roman]

Is there a patch for VB5 Learning Edition that will allow me to choose Native or P-Code compiler options rather than just have P-Code with that project property locked out?

[RhinoBull]

Although I have never used it I wouldn't think there ever was its' a "Learning Edition".

[RobDog888]

Perhaps you can still Order the VS 97 SP3?

http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=h...365%2fen-us%2f

There may be a fix for it in the list of addressed issues.

Other then that the only solution would be to get VB 6 or VB 8.

[esposito]

Is there a patch for VB5 Learning Edition that will allow me to choose Native or P-Code compiler options rather than just have P-Code with that project property locked out?

Try eBay and get a copy of VB5/VB6 Pro. That will be a very good investment, if you manage to find a copy.

According to statistics, VB6 is still the most widespread programming language in the world, followed by Java. In spite of this, you can't get it from MS.
[Edited by MartinLiss]

[Jacob Roman]

Perhaps you can still Order the VS 97 SP3?

http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=h...365%2fen-us%2f

There may be a fix for it in the list of addressed issues.

Other then that the only solution would be to get VB 6 or VB 8.

Already have VB8.

Just wanted to beef up the old VB I currently got.

[RobDog888]

Then you going to need one of those defibulators to revive VB5 as its clinically dead now.

So, then I guess I'll see you in the VB.NET forum posting about DX

Let us know if you are able to get any info about VS 97 SP3.

[Jacob Roman]

I never owned VS 97. VB5 Learning Edition was sold separately.

[RobDog888]

True but like most of the VS suite apps, the SP still applies to the individule apps AFAIK.

[RhinoBull]

No Rob, Learning Edition is very limited - most of Pro and Enterprise stuff doesn't even apply ...

[RobDog888]

Yes, but more thn likely it runs on the same "engine" so to speak.

[|2eM!x]

You can use a packer to get it as small as you need if thats what you need..try UPX packer

[RhinoBull]

Yes, but more thn likely it runs on the same "engine" so to speak.

Oh please ... most of the features are turned off - that's the difference and there is no way you can turn them on.

[Jacob Roman]

You can use a packer to get it as small as you need if thats what you need..try UPX packer

Actually I was after speeding up my exes by compiling them to native code rather than pcode. I wasnt bothered by file sizes.

[RhinoBull]

Actually I was after speeding up my exes by compiling them to native code rather than pcode. I wasnt bothered by file sizes.

Actually there could be significant difference in the exe size between Native and P-Code. "Natively" compiled EXEs are larger files.

[Jacob Roman]

Actually there could be significant difference in the exe size between Native and P-Code. "Natively" compiled EXEs are larger files.

It's worth it in the end.

[RhinoBull]

Depends which "end" you have in mind - stick has two of them...

[Jacob Roman]

The good end?