Microsoft Visual Basic 2005 Express Edition

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Is the "express edition" the same as ".NET"? If no , where can I get a cheap (AND LEGAL ) version of Microsoft.NET (2003 or 2005)?
 
yess however with some features disabled like crystal reports
 
true, and thats a shame because CR is pretty good... oh well, the price you pay for something being free! :)

i would recommend you download web developer express, as well as the advanced tools with sql server express, as you can use sql server reporting services as a reporting tool, and i must admit that after using it for a while SRS isnt too bad.

another possible way to integrate reports into your application, would be to create a form with with web browser control inside it (the size of the form) and navigate to the reports created from there... cheap but it works! :)

adam
 
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