Visual Studio 2003 or wait for the 2005 version
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Hi All, I am a student. I think i would like to buy the acedemic version of visual studio 2003. Right now , i am only learning C, but i want to progress onto C++ and Java. I am particularly intersted in working with the little handheld devices as well. I have heard that there will be a new version comming out soon. Is it better to wait at this point for me? Does anyone know when the new version of Visual Studio is comming out? Also, if there are any students out there that already have the acedemic version and could tell me how they are finding it please? Thanks very much :) "i'm on me L3arner's mate"
If you want C/C++ and no .NET, it may be worth shopping ebay for Visual Studio 6.0. I saw one on there for $25. To learn with that is all you would need. Rocky <>< www.HintsAndTips.com www.GotTheAnswerToSpam.com
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Paul Selormey wrote: For learning, rather buy the Visual C++ 2003 Standard Edition. You have do C and C++ there and then wait for VS.NET 2005. He could more than likely purchase the Academic version of Visual Studio .NET 2003 (which is the verion he mentioned) cheaper than buying Visual C++ Standard Edition. Michael Martin Australia "I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So i had to leave the place as soon as possible." - Mr.Prakash 24/04/2004
Michael Martin wrote: He could more than likely purchase the Academic version of Visual Studio .NET 2003 (which is the verion he mentioned) cheaper than buying Visual C++ Standard Edition. There is no academic pricing for the standard version? Best regards, Paul. Jesus Christ is LOVE! Please tell somebody.
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Paul Selormey wrote: For learning, rather buy the Visual C++ 2003 Standard Edition. You have do C and C++ there and then wait for VS.NET 2005. He could more than likely purchase the Academic version of Visual Studio .NET 2003 (which is the verion he mentioned) cheaper than buying Visual C++ Standard Edition. Michael Martin Australia "I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So i had to leave the place as soon as possible." - Mr.Prakash 24/04/2004
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Paul Selormey wrote: For learning, rather buy the Visual C++ 2003 Standard Edition. You have do C and C++ there and then wait for VS.NET 2005. He could more than likely purchase the Academic version of Visual Studio .NET 2003 (which is the verion he mentioned) cheaper than buying Visual C++ Standard Edition. Michael Martin Australia "I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So i had to leave the place as soon as possible." - Mr.Prakash 24/04/2004
Roger - that quote still brings a smile to my face :) The tigress is here :-D
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If you want C/C++ and no .NET, it may be worth shopping ebay for Visual Studio 6.0. I saw one on there for $25. To learn with that is all you would need. Rocky <>< www.HintsAndTips.com www.GotTheAnswerToSpam.com
I agree, Visual Studio 2003 and 2005 in this case has so much tools that a beginner or even an expert won't use probably half of the tools that ship with it. You should first learn a language, check out sharpdevelop, free C# VB and J# compiler/ide... Then if you like it or you become interested, then you should get Visual Studio. Actual Linux Penguins were harmed in the creation of this message.
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Hi All, I am a student. I think i would like to buy the acedemic version of visual studio 2003. Right now , i am only learning C, but i want to progress onto C++ and Java. I am particularly intersted in working with the little handheld devices as well. I have heard that there will be a new version comming out soon. Is it better to wait at this point for me? Does anyone know when the new version of Visual Studio is comming out? Also, if there are any students out there that already have the acedemic version and could tell me how they are finding it please? Thanks very much :) "i'm on me L3arner's mate"
When you buy VS.NET, you can normally upgrade to the next verson for around $30, for all versions up to an including enterpise edition. MS, only seem to charge the cost of the discs, and postage. So you should be okay to get the version now, and upgrade next year. Just something to keep in mind.
"Je pense, donc je mange." - Rene Descartes 1689 - Just before his mother put his tea on the table. Shameless Plug - Distributed Database Transactions in .NET using COM+
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When you buy VS.NET, you can normally upgrade to the next verson for around $30, for all versions up to an including enterpise edition. MS, only seem to charge the cost of the discs, and postage. So you should be okay to get the version now, and upgrade next year. Just something to keep in mind.
"Je pense, donc je mange." - Rene Descartes 1689 - Just before his mother put his tea on the table. Shameless Plug - Distributed Database Transactions in .NET using COM+
Thanks for that mate. i know it is early days, but i think that the sooner i start getting some experience on the microsoft product, the better. i hope to everntually turn this hobby into something to bring in some money. lol... that is a long way off though.... "i'm on me Learner's mate"
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Roger - that quote still brings a smile to my face :) The tigress is here :-D
Trollslayer wrote: Roger... Don't you mean Michael? Michael Martin Australia "I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So i had to leave the place as soon as possible." - Mr.Prakash 24/04/2004
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Trollslayer wrote: Roger... Don't you mean Michael? Michael Martin Australia "I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So i had to leave the place as soon as possible." - Mr.Prakash 24/04/2004
Oopsy :-O The tigress is here :-D
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Trollslayer wrote: Roger... Don't you mean Michael? Michael Martin Australia "I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So i had to leave the place as soon as possible." - Mr.Prakash 24/04/2004
I can see how she might get the two of us confused, both of us being beer-swilling reprobates lurking in the Lounge between futile attempts to secure decent employment...:laugh: Some people think of it as a six-pack; I consider it more of a support group.
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Yeah, i thought that the acedemic version of 2003 was cheaper too.... i will have to check it out... thanks mate "i'm on me Learner's mate"
These are the latest prices from ISWH[^] in Aus: VS C++ .NET 2003 $165 VS C++ .NET 2003 Academic $88 VS .NET Pro 2003 Academic $141 I managed to pick up the academic version of VS .NET 2003 for $180 12 months ago. Saved me over $2000, so naturally I was quite pleased :-D "I think I speak on behalf of everyone here when I say huh?" - Buffy