Hey computer :nerd:s and hobbyists here's something free from Microsoft (REALLY!)


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

FAQ (http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/express/support/faq/)

Linky for non-web install (you can burn them onto CDs!) (http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/express/support/install/)

Oracle is also offering a "scaled down" database for free if you want to try your hand at working with Oracle.

SWEET :yay:

you guys are awesome! that's great to know.