Visual Studio 2005 Express

[SeanK]

Does Express also include ASP.NET and ADO.NET or just VB.NET and C#?

[techgnome]

WEll, ADO is independant of the VS version (it's part of the FW)....

As for ASP.NET, I don't think so, because ASP.NET Express is available as a separate download

-tg

[RobDog888]

ASP.NET is called Visual Web Developer for the Express version which is a separate download

[SeanK]

WEll, ADO is independant of the VS version (it's part of the FW)....

Thanks.

[SeanK]

ASP.NET is called Visual Web Developer for the Express version which is a separate download

And that is also available, for free, from downloads on the Microsoft site?

[lintz]

What's the difference between VS2005 Express and VS2005 Pro?

[Hack]

And that is also available, for free, from downloads on the Microsoft site?

Have a look here

[SeanK]

Have a look here

Thanks.

But, this leads to another question.

The download page says

Step 1: Make sure you're ready!

Check to make sure your computer meets the System Requirements for Installing Visual Studio Express 2005.

Before installing, you must uninstall any previous Beta, CTP or Tech Preview versions of SQL Server 2005, Visual Studio 2005, and the .NET Framework 2.0

I've already installed VS 2005 Express. Does this mean I have to uninstall it, install Visual Web Developer, and then reinstall it?

[SeanK]

What's the difference between VS2005 Express and VS2005 Pro?

I'd like to know the answer to this as well.

[techgnome]

You'll need to uinstall only if it is a "previous Beta, CTP or Tech Preview versions" which I don't think it is.

Naturaly Pro costs some $$$.... so, it also comes with more bells & whistles. Example: In Express, the only deployment method is the Click Once... with Pro you can build standalone MSI install files. Also, I'm not 100% sure if the Express comes with Crystal.

-tg

[SeanK]

You'll need to uinstall only if it is a "previous Beta, CTP or Tech Preview versions" which I don't think it is.

How would I know that?

In Express, the only deployment method is the Click Once

What is Click Once?

Are you saying that I couldn't bundle a .NET program, made in Express, with any standard installer like Wise, or InstallShield, or, for that matter, Inno?

[RhinoBull]

If deployment utility you have supports .Net framework currently installed on your machine then you most likely can or it might not recognize formats.

[si_the_geek]

How would I know that?

It would have said that in the download page, but if you can't remember you can check "Help" -> "About".

If the version contains words like "beta", "CTP", etc, you should uninstall it. Mine contains "RTM", which is fine (and should be the case for all versions downloaded in the last year or so).

[nmadd]

Here are all of the differences between the products.

And after you check that you don't have a beta version as si said, you can install as many Express editions as you like. VB, C#, VWD....

[SeanK]

Mine contains "RTM", which is fine (and should be the case for all versions downloaded in the last year or so).

So, does mine, so I guess I'm OK.

Another question: When I start VS Studio, it shows what appears to be a splash screen that lists all of the software in the Studio, but before I can pick which one I want it hauls me into VB.NET.

What if I want to do a C# project?

[si_the_geek]

If you are using the Express products, I think you need to open the correct IDE to start with (eg: "Microsoft Visual Basic 2005 Express Edition" for VB).

If you are actually using Visual Studio (or perhaps even in the Express products), you should be able to select C# when you go to New Project.

[Hack]

It actually is a splash screen. Once VS has loaded and you click New Project you will see this. If you don't want VB, open the Other Languages selection.

[RhinoBull]

Also, the first time you open the VS IDe you will be asked to select default dev environment.
btw, that is why VB appears first in the image that Hack posted.

[lintz]

Here are all of the differences between the products.

Thanks nmadd