Visual C# Express Edition

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Can the Express Edition of Visual C# compile distributable class libraries
(i.e. DLLs)?
Thanks
 
Can the Express Edition of Visual C# compile distributable class libraries
(i.e. DLLs)?
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I've had no problem creating DLLs, though I do not know the legalities
behind distribution...

-BKN
 
Were you able to compile controls and such?
When I created a Class Library project; I got compiler errors
with something as simple as: "using System.Windows.Forms;"
saying there was a missing reference.
Thanks
Eric
 
Were you able to compile controls and such?
When I created a Class Library project; I got compiler errors
with something as simple as: "using System.Windows.Forms;"
saying there was a missing reference.
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I didn't create any Controls, but I did reference System.Windows.Forms. I
think I had to manually add the reference (right click on References, find
the DLL and add the reference), but still worked fine for me.

-BKN
 
Eric B said:
Can the Express Edition of Visual C# compile distributable class libraries
(i.e. DLLs)?
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You can compile pretty much any .cs source with just the .NET framework,
not even the SDK is needed, and as far as I know, you don't need any
products apart from the .NET framework and Windows to produce
redistributable binaries.

The EULA for .NET appears to classify it as a supplement to the OS: i.e.
if you have a license for Windows that it's running on, you've got a
license to .NET. It seems to me that anything you create with a licensed
OS is yours to do with what you see fit, where not explicitly prohibited
in any EULAs you've agreed to.

If in doubt, talk to a lawyer, etc. etc.

-- Barry
 
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