Microsoft: Will there be a reasonably priced Visual Studio 2005 Upgrade Offer as there was with 2003?

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Jason - 28 Jun 2004 11:26 GMT

cheers

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Ed Kaim [MSFT] - 04 Jul 2004 01:36 GMT

No pricing information has been announced yet. Expect details regarding
upgrade offers as we get closer to launch.

> cheers
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> jason

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Colin Barnhorst - 04 Jul 2004 02:08 GMT

I would expect similar pricing as for 2003.

> cheers
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> jason

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clintonG - 04 Jul 2004 17:33 GMT

I don't think so. In fact I believe some Express products are
going to remain free of charge. SQL Server 2005 Express
'documentation' explicity states that it is the replacement for
MSDE which is to be discontinued.

We may find Microsoft has some other surprises up it sleeves.

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Jason - 26 Jul 2004 10:17 GMT

true. the express products are very good - in fact apart from the templates
i couldn't see much need for visual studio 2005 - which further supports the
case that an upgrade in the $19.95 - $29.95 range would be extremely
welcome. the ide changes so much so often it ought to be reasonably priced.
thats 3 ides in as many years! 4 if you count the express products!

> I don't think so. In fact I believe some Express products are
> going to remain free of charge. SQL Server 2005 Express
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