Depth of Features

I am going through a book on VB that uses visual studio 2003, using visual basic 2005 express edition. But it seems that in express edtion the user is unable to create a solution within which multiple projects can reside.

There is no option in templates to create a solution in express edition, is this right or am I doing something wrong? TIA

[356 byte] By [abdlah] at [2007-12-23]
# 1

You cannot create a solution from scratch (I believe), but you can add multiple projects and 'create' a solution.

you can see some additional overall differences between versions (Express, Standard, Pro, etc.) here: http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/products/compare/default.aspx

SJWhiteley at 2007-8-31 > top of Msdn Tech,Visual Studio Express Editions,Visual Basic 2005 Express Edition...
# 2
If anyone as MSFT is watching, it would be nice to have an exhaustive list of differences that Express has with the other editions. The outlined comparisions like http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/products/compare/default.aspx don't list all the differences. I learn of a minute difference almost daily.
PeterRitchie at 2007-8-31 > top of Msdn Tech,Visual Studio Express Editions,Visual Basic 2005 Express Edition...
# 3

You've got that right :)

However it is possible to install VB Express with VS Professional: they don't appear to 'corrupt' one another, based on comparisons with another machine with just VB Express, and another machine with just VS Pro.

SJWhiteley at 2007-8-31 > top of Msdn Tech,Visual Studio Express Editions,Visual Basic 2005 Express Edition...