You can get Visual C++ and Visual Basic .Net Express versions free off
of the Microsoft site. They work fine with Vista.

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Dustin Harper
dharper@vistarip.com
http://www.vistarip.com


DaleB wrote:
> Hi:
> I have a new HP laptop running Windows Vista Home Premium 32-bit OS.
> Microsoft has programming languages / compilers / IDEs for Visual C++ 5 and
> 6, and Visual Basic 5 and 6. These IDE's (Integrated Development
> Environments) are usually included on a CDs in the back of most popular books
> on the topic.
> Deitel's latest VB book does not contain any disk, but they say that the
> software
> can be downloaded from Microsoft's web site.
>
> 1) Can you direct me to links for these IDE's ?
> 2) Will the IDE's / languages work under Vista Home Premium Edition ?
> 3) Are there any problems running Java under Vista Home Premium Edition ?
>
> Thank you
> DaleB