Visual C++ 2005 Express Edition
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| File:CPlusPlus2005Express.png An example program loaded in Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Express Edition. | |
| Developer(s) | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Stable release | 8.0.50727
/ November 8 2005 |
| Operating system | Microsoft Windows |
| Type | IDE |
| License | Microsoft EULA |
| Website | msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/express/visualc |
Visual C++ 2005 Express Edition is a freely downloadable IDE and Visual C++ compiler made by Microsoft. It is part of the Microsoft Visual Studio Express family. Like all software part of the Express family, Visual C++ 2005 Express Edition does not include some of the features available in Microsoft Visual Studio's version of the software.
Due to the popularity of this free compiler, numerous popular programming libraries have been or are being modified to compile under it, including Irrlicht and Valve's Source engine.
The software was released November 7, 2005 and was supposed to be free just for one year. However, Microsoft announced on April 19, 2006, that it will remain free. [1]
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