Free Visual Studio Express Editions Available for Download

The following products will be free for ONE YEAR ONLY:

• Visual Basic 2005 Express Edition
• Visual C# 2005 Express Edition
• Visual C++ 2005 Express Edition
• Visual J# 2005 Express Edition
• Visual Web Developer 2005 Express Edition
• SQL Server 2005 Express Edition

A new Express Editions web site has also been launched by Microsoft.

The Express Editions are lightweight tools for hobbyists, students, and novice developers who want to build Windows applications, Web sites, and Web services. There are no licensing restrictions for applications built using the Express Editions.