just a short question... only 1 person need answer this really...

do you have to actually buy the program that you create VB programs with or can you d/l it for free??

thanks guys

There might be some free toned down versions out now, but for "serious development," you have to buy it.

Yes, and since VB is quite expensive, atleast if you want a decent version, you should try looking for Delphi. In various magazines you'll find legal copies of Delphi Standard (I found Delphi 4 Standard a few days ago). You won't get customer support, and you'll have to use third-party controls (or the API if you wish) for things like accessing the internet, but it's well worth it.. Besides, there are some okay third-party controls for Delphi that are available for free. :o)

Anyhow, it's only a suggestion, so look into it if you wish. :)

cool guys... that's what i needed to know... i've got a mate at work who's got all the expensive programs... so maybe i'll speak to him.

sam

If you have a student ID you can buy the student version for *cheaper*, but still not cheap.

Or you could just download it but of course TPU doesn't condone warez in any way, shape or form, unless it involves Lordaerom and a large stick.

I think that maybe if u have at school, then maybe u can compile them at school, and write them at home.

Yeah.. Find an editor that supports VB syntax highlighting.. UltraEdit being a good choice, in my opinion. :)

Lots of visual basic books have the learning addition, that lets you run them but not compile an .exe

Learning edition is nice sure you cant compile but hey if you just want to learn its great. I got the learning edition and never upgraded(was planning too but never got around to it) and eventually forgot about VB and moved on to VC++. Hope this helps.