Visual Studio 2005 vs 2008

[Deathnote]

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Guyz just wondering what software i should buy. Im used to using 2005 version (this is what my school uses) and need your advice if i should try the 2008 version...same ra man ang syntax right? but how about the performance and file size of the program...gamay ra ba difference? ana ako friend ang lahi ra kuno kay blue na ang text sa interface? hehehe....dili na siya mo hang like what always happen to me sa 2005 (well partly sa computer guro problema)? any input would be appreciated..tnx

P.S. Yes i tried searching and read until the 5th page but didnt find any threads same as this

P.S. of P.S. pwede ba c# lang na language ang i.install or tanan gyud dapat? tnx

[kolz]

I you want to target applications in .NET, here's the differences

VS2003 --> .NET 1.1
VS2005 --> .NET 2.0
VS2008 --> .NET 3.0 and .NET 3.5 (+LINQ)

Note that some of above can target lesser versions.

The main difference is not in the IDE, its in the target platform.

[Deathnote]

ahh i c...so i also have to install a .net 3.0 framework to install the vs2008?

sry not really familiar with platforms...

[kolz]

No, VS2008 comes with .NET 3.0 (the one that comes with Vista).

Use VS2008 to target applications that will run on .NET 2.0, 3.0, 3.5 and projects that utilizes LINQ
Use VS2005 to target applications that will run on .NET 1.1. and 2.0 (dili pwede ang 3.0 and 3.5)

[Deathnote]

ok im starting to get it bro...but is it ok to have both 2005 and 2008 version in 1 computer?

[kolz]

Yup, In fact I have VS2005 and VS2008 in my PC.

I use VS2005 since I used Windows CE Platform Builder and target device drivers for Windows CE and embedded XP.

I use VS2008 for the rest.

[Deathnote]

oh ok thank you....ill do the same

[blackdronza]

For more info about this, click here.

[reggieboy]

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nakahimu namo?

[bbriones]

theres only a few differences sa 2005 n 2008, better buy 2008 modagan ra gihapon imo 2005 version