[RESOLVED] When will VS2010 's complete version be released ?

[akhileshbc]

Now, they are providing only Beta versions (I think it is Beta 2, now available).

[mendhak]

http://www.microsoft.com/visualstudio/en-us/download

You convert it to full by entering a serial key.

[JuggaloBrotha]

Ummm, didn't it go RTM 2 weeks ago? I installed VS2010 Ultimate RTM last weekend and if you have a beta/ RC installed already, you can convert the key it gave you into a full license for RTM via the link mendhak provided

[akhileshbc]

Is that a full/final version ?

And among them, which edition shall I download ? (Ultimate/Pro/Premium/Test Pro/Team Foundation Server)

Can you provide the difference between these editions ?

[Nightwalker83]

You convert it to full by entering a serial key.

On that page you liked to it says:

* Customers can evaluate Visual Studio 2010 editions free for 90 days. After 30 days, customers must register the product to obtain a free key which extends the trial an additional 60 days.]

Which means it is only got for 90 days! Unless, you were referring to something else?

[akhileshbc]

I think it's the final version (after reading those pages in that website). Am I right ?

Can you guys tell me the about the difference between those 5 editions available for download ?

[akhileshbc]

Sorry, this is the first time I am going to use VB.Net. So, I am some what confused.

[akhileshbc]

Oh! Sorry for posting in the wrong forum...

[Nightwalker83]

I think it's the final version (after reading those pages in that website). Am I right ?

Can you guys tell me the about the difference between those 5 editions available for download ?

Well, the toolbar up the top of the page has each version like "Professional", "Premium", "Ultimate" and "Test Professional" clicking on those versions will link to a page with a toolbar on the left side of the page with "Overview, "System Requirements", "Features", "Download" and "Buy". Clicking ythose links will giving you that information for that particularly version of the product you selected.

[si_the_geek]

Thread moved to 'General Developer' forum.

Which means it is only got for 90 days! Unless, you were referring to something else?

The trial is only 90 (30+60) days - but according to what I have been told, you can make it permanent by entering a proper serial number.

I think it's the final version (after reading those pages in that website). Am I right ?

Yes

Can you guys tell me the about the difference between those 5 editions available for download ?

There is a comparison table of the features here: http://www.microsoft.com/visualstudio/en-us/products

..however, they are only trial versions that last for 90 days, so I would recommend going for the free VB 2010 Express edition (http://www.microsoft.com/express/Dow...0-Visual-Basic ) which is not shown there.

As you are new to VB.Net you'll be spending most of your time working out the code, so won't be able to properly work out the extra features of one of the trial editions.

The chances are that the Express edition will be good enough for you anyway, in which case the other editions would be a waste of money - but if you do have a need to upgrade later, you can get a trial then to make sure you are buying the right one.

[akhileshbc]

Thread moved to 'General Developer' forum.
The trial is only 90 (30+60) days - but according to what I have been told, you can make it permanent by entering a proper serial number.

Yes
There is a comparison table of the features here: http://www.microsoft.com/visualstudio/en-us/products

..however, they are only trial versions that last for 90 days, so I would recommend going for the free VB 2010 Express edition (http://www.microsoft.com/express/Dow...0-Visual-Basic ) which is not shown there.

As you are new to VB.Net you'll be spending most of your time working out the code, so won't be able to properly work out the extra features of one of the trial editions.

The chances are that the Express edition will be good enough for you anyway, in which case the other editions would be a waste of money - but if you do have a need to upgrade later, you can get a trial then to make sure you are buying the right one.

Thank you.....

I think, I should use the Express edition first, for learning.

Thanks guys...

[Nightwalker83]

Thread moved to 'General Developer' forum.
The trial is only 90 (30+60) days - but according to what I have been told, you can make it permanent by entering a proper serial number.

Yeah, but I can't find where on the site it says that?

[si_the_geek]

I didn't see it either (I wasn't actually looking for it!), but my MVP lead sent me this link that explains it (aimed at MSDN subscribers):
http://blogs.msdn.com/charles_sterli...010-trial.aspx

[Nightwalker83]

For those people with the trial version:

Thank you for using the trial edition of Microsoft Visual Studio 2010
Trial editions are valid for 30 days. You can extend the trial period for Visual Studio 2010 to 90 days by registering online or convert the installation to a fully licensed version with a valid product key. The retail product key can be found on the DVD sleeve of the installation media.

Please note: Pre-release versions of Visual Studio 2010 cannot be converted to fully licensed version. You must uninstall all Visual Studio 2010 pre-releases before installing the official release.
Buying Visual Studio 2010
To purchase Visual Studio 2010, either buy the product at a retail outlet, or order a product key online by clicking here.
Activate the product
You can activate the product in one of the following ways:

* From Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 Setup Maintenance page
1. Click Run from Start menu (Start+R) and proceed to step 2, or run setup.exe from your Visual Studio installation media and proceed to step 5.
2. Type control appwiz.cpl, and press OK.
3. Select Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 (Professional, Premium, Ultimate, etc.).
4. Click Change to launch Visual Studio 2010 setup in maintenance mode.
5. Click Activate.
* Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 Help About page
1. Launch Microsoft Visual Studio 2010.
2. Click About Microsoft Visual Studio from the product's Help menu.
3. Click Upgrade button to launch Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 Activation dialog.
* Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 Activation dialog
1. Type the new valid key in the Product Key prompt.
2. Click Activate.