Mixing Visual Studio and MSDN versions
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I just found out that our school has a site licence for .NET, which I've heard *some* good things about.:-D Now, I have Studio6 at home, and it works fine, except that I'm still using the old October 2000 MSDN. Obviously, I'd love to get a more updated version. Since Studio6 works fine, and I don't want to spent hours and hours (and hours) getting .NET to work (as I've heard some nasty horror stories), all I want to do is install the new MSDN. So before I rush off and spent however much money is necessary to "rent" the CDs, etc. does anyone know if I can just install the MSDN that comes with .NET and use that along with Studio6?? or is it "in for a penny, in for a pound" with .NET? I don't need all the C# and .NET-related information (and obviously not for VB :-D:-D), just the updated stuff for C++. Thanks (and I hope this doesn't qualify as a "programming question":-D)
The last MSDN version that can be integrated into VS6 is from October 2001. Vagif Abilov MCP (Visual C++) Oslo, Norway If you're in a war, instead of throwing a hand grenade at the enemy, throw one of those small pumpkins. Maybe it'll make everyone think how stupid war is, and while they are thinking, you can throw a real grenade at them. Jack Handey, Deep Thoughts
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Mustafa Demirhan wrote: It is legal to make and distribute the copies of MSDN Library Only within your organization! not copy from friends. I assume being a student $100 is a big deal:( To be conscious that you are ignorant of the facts is a great step towards Knowledge. Benjamin Disraeli
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MSDN Library after (I think) Oct 2001 is an ugly VS.NET-looking app, and what's worse, MS purposely broke integration with VC 6. That means, hit F1 in VC 6, get nothing. --Mike-- Just released - RightClick-Encrypt v1.3 - Adds fast & easy file encryption to Explorer My really out-of-date homepage Sonork-100.19012 Acid_Helm
So is there anyway for me to get the October 2001 version of MSDN then? (legally, of course :-D) besides having to buy a subscription to MSDN? (does a subscription come with DevStudio6?, somehow I doubt it). I'm just sick of this (ancient) version I got now. X|
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I just found out that our school has a site licence for .NET, which I've heard *some* good things about.:-D Now, I have Studio6 at home, and it works fine, except that I'm still using the old October 2000 MSDN. Obviously, I'd love to get a more updated version. Since Studio6 works fine, and I don't want to spent hours and hours (and hours) getting .NET to work (as I've heard some nasty horror stories), all I want to do is install the new MSDN. So before I rush off and spent however much money is necessary to "rent" the CDs, etc. does anyone know if I can just install the MSDN that comes with .NET and use that along with Studio6?? or is it "in for a penny, in for a pound" with .NET? I don't need all the C# and .NET-related information (and obviously not for VB :-D:-D), just the updated stuff for C++. Thanks (and I hope this doesn't qualify as a "programming question":-D)
Atlantys wrote: don't want to spent hours and hours (and hours) getting .NET to work (as I've heard some nasty horror stories), :confused: You just run the .NET install and you're done. It's totally painless. cheers, Chris Maunder
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Atlantys wrote: don't want to spent hours and hours (and hours) getting .NET to work (as I've heard some nasty horror stories), :confused: You just run the .NET install and you're done. It's totally painless. cheers, Chris Maunder
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That's just the install, getting things to work is another matter AFAIK. I'm just repeating what I've heard (and thereby absolving myself of the comment made before. ;P)
You shouldn't just repeat - try it tourself :) I also heard rumors that VS.NET is hard to get to work, but none of the colleagues I work with experienced any troubles. They also heard rumors though :) Vagif Abilov MCP (Visual C++) Oslo, Norway If you're in a war, instead of throwing a hand grenade at the enemy, throw one of those small pumpkins. Maybe it'll make everyone think how stupid war is, and while they are thinking, you can throw a real grenade at them. Jack Handey, Deep Thoughts
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That's just the install, getting things to work is another matter AFAIK. I'm just repeating what I've heard (and thereby absolving myself of the comment made before. ;P)
The framework install is painless; I haven't heard of anyone saying that has been a pain. What has troubled some people was the install of Visual Studio .NET; but I can't say my experience has been the same. I've only had one problem with installing VS.NET and that was with Beta 1. The only thing that I have an issue with VS.NET is a full-install takes forever (1.0-1.5 hours); but I think that was about my average time of doing a VS6 + full MSDN install. James "Java is free - and worth every penny." - Christian Graus
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Michael A. Barnhart wrote: I assume being a student $100 is a big deal Today I had to decide to buy some course notes or to eat lunch.:-D:wtf:
A difficult desicion no doubt. How was lunch? ;P
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A difficult desicion no doubt. How was lunch? ;P
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Mustafa Demirhan wrote: It is legal to make and distribute the copies of MSDN Library Only within your organization! not copy from friends. I assume being a student $100 is a big deal:( To be conscious that you are ignorant of the facts is a great step towards Knowledge. Benjamin Disraeli
If you are a student, you can buy the whole Visual Studio for $100, not only the library. Microsoft has greeaaat deals for the students. Mustafa Demirhan http://www.macroangel.com Sonork ID 100.9935:zoltrix