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awesome sauce · Feb 11, 2006, 12:53 AM // 00:53

I just started a VB class at school, and its kinda fun. But, I wanna put it on my home comp so I was wondering, are there any free versions out there to download?

Eugaet · Feb 11, 2006, 04:13 AM // 04:13

Check out Visual Basic Express (link is to Visual Studio Express, of which VBX is a part of). Microsoft is offering Visual Studio Express for free until Nov. 7, 2006. After that, you have to pay to get it.

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What are the Express Editions?

The Express Editions are an expansion of the Visual Studio and SQL Server product line to include lightweight, easy-to-use, and easy-to-learn tools for hobbyists, students, and novice developers who want to build dynamic Windows applications, Web sites, and Web services. The Express products consist of:

Visual Web Developer 2005 Express Edition, a lightweight tool for building dynamic Web sites and Web services

Visual Basic 2005 Express Edition, Visual C# 2005 Express Edition, Visual C++ 2005 Express Edition, and Visual J# 2005 Express Edition, targeted programming tools for students and hobbyists who wish to learn the fundamentals of Windows programming

SQL Server 2005 Express Edition, a database for building data-driven applications

Of note: If you have Microsoft Office, each Office component comes with it's own VBA IDE. AutoCAD also has a VBA IDE.

Swehurn · Feb 11, 2006, 06:52 AM // 06:52

Or you could peruse www.download.com to see what's available. A quick search revealed over 400 matches, so there might be something to your liking in that pile.