aaron.kempf@gmail.com wrote:
> Microsoft doesn't sell VB.net anymore do they?
>
> I heard that they're discontinuing it altogether; I mean they're all so
> happy with C# adoption; and they've proven time and time again-- that
> they don't give a crap about VB
>
> personally; I would rather flip burgers than use a language named C so
> I moved to PHP.
> it's free, stable, fast, and dreamweaver is an awesome development
> environment
>
> -Aaron
>
>
>
> Bruce L-C [MVP] wrote:
> > RS 2005 comes with a version of Visual Studio so what I am going to tell you
> > is only true for RS 2000, you do not need to purchase anything for RS 2005.
> >
> > OK, for RS 2000 any product that comes with VS will work. Previously the
> > least expensive way was to buy VB.Net. HOWEVER, the issue now will be that
> > you need a product that is the older version (Not any of the 2005 versions).
> > RS 2000 report designer will NOT work with VS 2005. It has to be VS 2003.
> > VB.Net 2003 used to be available for about $100.
> >
> >
> > --
> > Bruce Loehle-Conger
> > MVP SQL Server Reporting Services
> >
> >
> >
> > "Brankos" <brankos@shaw.ca> wrote in message
> > news:%234GpAabDHHA.4620@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> > > Hi,
> > >
> > > We are planning to use SQL 2000 Reporting Services in order to create and
> > > deliver reports to our end-users. It is our understanding that we do not
> > > need any extra licenses for Reporting Services as long as our SQL Server
> > > is properly licensed.
> > >
> > > However, in order to use Report Designer we need Visual Studio. Can you
> > > please explain to me what product do we need to buy and how much it will
> > > cost us. We are planning to have two report developers.
> > >
> > > Thanks
> > >
> > > Branko Sitnicic
> > >