LINQ is free?

[patota]

I realize a project in silverlight, my objective is use LINQ or NHibernate. I can only software free, framework 3.5 is free... Linq is free? My project is academic, just allow use software free... Thanks!

[Ravadre]

As far is I know, LINQ can be used in commercial software on the same basis as any other component of .NET framework. I think you just can't sell software compiled with compilers that are part of VS express, but that could change since I last time checked (and that was few years ago), so maybe someone will correct me if I'm wrong.

[Eslam Afifi]

Yes, Visual Studio Express is free even for commercial use.

From the FAQ[^]

Can I use Express Editions for commercial use? Yes, there are no licensing restrictions for applications built using Visual Studio Express Editions.

Eslam Afifi

[Judah Gabriel Himango]

I'm pretty sure you're wrong about the inability to sell products built with Express version of VS.

Religiously blogging on the intarwebs since the early 21st century: Kineti L'Tziyon Judah Himango

[Ravadre]

My bad then, good to know, altough I'm not using express editions. :)