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I use C# and asp.net in visual studio 2008 standard. I just found out that there is no Visual studio 2010 standard.

I can't really afford Visual studio 2010 Pro.

So what am I going to lose when (if) I start using C# 2010 express web dev 2010 express

badp
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Mel
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    Right, there is no VS2010. Only a beta. The Ultimate edition is a free download. Pricing for the RTM hasn't been set yet afaik, how do you know you can't afford it? – Hans Passant Dec 05 '09 at 18:32
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    @nobugz: Visual Studio 2010 will be more than a hundred bucks (or close below it) for sure...and there are people who can't afford that. – Bobby Dec 06 '09 at 21:56
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    I know I can't afford it because I saw a preview of their prices. Standard was around 200 dollars and pro was 800+ – Mel Dec 19 '09 at 21:02

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Have a look at this question, it has a complete list.

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Bobby
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Prices were leaked here: Microsoft names Visual Studio 2010 dates. There is no Standard edition, Visual Studio 2010 Professional will be priced at $799, ooouuuuch!!!

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  • There is an upgrade version of Visual Studio 2010 Professional (p/n C5E-00539) for users of VS 2005/2008 Standard. Costs about $260 at various online retailers. It seems to be a limited time promotion. – Paul Jurczak Aug 17 '10 at 02:32
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I'm using the express editions of VS 2010 and here's what I've found to be missing compared to VS 2008 Pro:

  • No support for plugins at all (e.g. no Resharper or what not)

  • No windows Service template (this is really odd as this exists in VS 2008 C# express edition, so it must've been removed from 2008 express to 2010 express)

And that's pretty much it, there are probably other things missing too, however I haven't come across anything else.

I've used VS 2008 express editions at home for a long time (and now 2010 express), but run VS 2008 Pro at work.

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  • What do you mean by 'this exists in VS 2008 C# express edition'? When you say VS 2008 which edition are you referring to? – Kirk Broadhurst Mar 29 '10 at 06:44
  • That could be clearer yes - what I mean is the Windows service template is missing in VS 2010 C# express, whilst it exists in VS 2008 C# express. They apparently removed it from 2008 to 2010 Express edition. – Steffen Mar 29 '10 at 08:44