Pros/Cons of Visual Basic .NET 2003

[alp0001]

Im thinking of getting VB .NET 2003 rather than the Studio version due to costs. Are there any pros/cons that I should be aware of in getting this version vs the Studio version?

I tried the free IDE SharpDevelop (http://www.icsharpcode.net/OpenSource/SD/), but there are some bugs in the C# part and the VB part doesnt have a form designer.

I assume there are no other free IDEs for VB .NET (with a form designer).

In case anyone is interested, this is where I will get one:
http://shopper.cnet.com/Microsoft_Visual_Basic_NET_2002_Standard/4014-5_9-7675774.html?tag=pl

 

[wyrd]

If youre a student of some kind Id buy the academic version of Visual Studio. Its identical to professional.

 

[alp0001]

Originally posted by wyrd
If youre a student of some kind Id buy the academic version of Visual Studio. Its identical to professional.

Nope (not a student), just looking for a simplified version without all that extra jazz that is included (still mostly a cost issue though).

 

[wyrd]

In that case just get SharpDevelop and use C#. I honestly think just buying the nitty gritty for $100 (or whatever it costs) is a total waste, especially when theres a free IDE and the .NET SDK is free as well. The whole point of buying Visual Studio is for all that "extra jazz."

If SharpDevelop doesnt perk your interest try Mono;
http://www.go-mono.com/

 

[alp0001]

I wouldnt mind using the C# part of SharpDevelop, but it seems to be a little buggy. I will look into the link you provided though.

I should probably also mention that this would just be for hobby purposes and I dont need all those extra features that I will never use.

 

[alp0001]

In regards to the link:
Where is their IDE? (http://www.go-mono.com/tools.html)
Also, looks like there is some kind of IDE, but it runs off of Linux (look for Windows.Forms):
http://www.go-mono.com/screenshots.html

 

[mutant]

If its just for a hobby then buy the Standard version, what you wont be able to do you can do with the command line, like compiling DLLs or controls. Stanard is not so bad if you only need basic features.

 

[Derek Stone]

Please read my post in our very informative FAQ.

Also, in regards to Mono-- it is not an IDE, and therefore not what you are looking for.

 

[alp0001]

Originally posted by Derek Stone
Please read my post in our very informative FAQ.

What I was looking for was more information like:

what you wont be able to do you can do with the command line, like compiling DLLs or controls

Also, found the following link to be interesting (plus related links at the right):
http://msdn.microsoft.com/vbasic/productinfo/features/default.aspx

Thanks anyways,
ALP