microsoft .net or open source ?

[techgnome]

i like the idea but there are alot of differences between the express and the pro,
Here are the differences :
http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/vst.../cc149003.aspx

what do you think i need to do ?

How do we know? It depends on what you need. If you are going to need the capabilities of the Enterprise, well, then you'll need to get it... and a server. Much of what's on the Enterprise will only run on a server. Express can be installed on jsut about anything. But onyl you can really decided if you need the capabilities of Enterprise (or Pro) vs Express. I've been using express at home to develop and app for a client, and so far, everythin works jsut fine with it.

-tg