Can I use .net framework 2.0 from VS.NET 2003 Pro?
Hi,
I am currently workin with VS.NET 2003 Pro ( framework 1.1) and have found out that some features my projects require are only available in .net framework Version 2.0.
I have downloaded the .net 2.0 package. If I install the same, can I use it from within VS.NET 2003 Pro?
I need to use .net framework 2.0 from within the VS.NET IDE? What do I do? Do I have to purchase a later version of VS.NET or is there another IDE ? Can I resume using VS.NET 2003 Pro?
- Sreerag
Hi,
I don't think you can use the .NET framework from within VS2003. I found the following comment on the VS 2005 express FAQ:
Can I develop applications using the Visual Studio Express Editions to target the .NET Framework 1.1?
No, each release of Visual Studio is tied to a specific version of the .NET Framework. The Express Editions can only be used to create applications that run on the .NET Framework 2.0.
There is a free version of Visual Studio 2005 (called express) available that you can download here: http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/express/default.aspx and you can find the FAQ here http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/express/support/faq/
It's a limited version, but it might be sufficient for your situation. If it's not, you will have to purchase a new version of Visual Studio (upgrade)
Hope this helps,
that is correct. Each VS (so far) is tied down with a framework version. VS2005 can use .NET 3.0 using an orcas addin/plugin but this is something else.
VS2002 -> .NET 1.0 only
VS2003 -> .NET 1.1 only
VS2005 -> .NET 2.0
VS2007 (codenamed Orcas) -> .NET 3.0
as suggested, you can download the VSExpress editions, which have limitations, or you can still use the full thing with .NET Framework 2.0, and use notepad to develop your applications for example and use the csc (C# compiler) or vbc (VB.NET compiler) to build your application.
the full functionality is there, its the .NET Framework, but the limitation is within the IDE when referring to VSExpress.
