Which Visual Studio Version?

http://www.drdobbs.com/tools/microsoft-visual-studio-2012-reviewed/240007128

http://sqlmag.com/visual-studio/visual-studio-2012-new-features

http://cplus.about.com/od/softwarereviews/fr/WhatS-New-And-Different-In-Microsofts-Main-Development-Tool.htm

http://forums.asp.net/t/1928510.aspx?What s New in Visual Studio 2012 compared to Visual Studio 2010 Ultimate Versions


http://sqlmag.com/visual-studio-2012/visual-studio-2012-editions

http://www.c-sharpcorner.com/news/1750/visual-studio-2012-editions-comparison.aspx

http://www.microsoft.com/visualstudio/11/en-us/products/compare

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BizSpark

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DreamSpark

Hello Alan,

You can buy Microsoft Visual Studio 2012 suites at Discounted Price in the following Web Stores below. However, if you can ask any of your friend (who is an Educator, Teacher or Student) to buy for you, both MSDN Subscription and Visual Studio at $499 - $599.

There is another way that you can apply/sign up and get FREE development software from Microsoft either through Microsoft BizSpark or DreamSpark program. Microsoft BizSpark program provides technology, support, visibility, and community to promising Startups and Entrepreneurs at No Charge (Free). Microsoft DreamSpark program provides Students and Educators with software design and development tools at No Charge. I attached the reference links (URLs) below.

Good luck with your current endeavors.

Christopher @California - USA

www.microsoft.com/bizspark/

https://www.dreamspark.com
https://www.dreamspark.com/what-is-dreamspark.aspx

Microsoft Visual Studio 2012 Professional for $470.00
PN: C5E-00833
http://www.royaldiscount.com/Visual Studio 2012/

Visual Studio 2012 Professional - Download for $474.99
PC/Windows FULL VERSION
Product #: C5E-00833DL
http://www.softwaremedia.com/microsoft/visual-studio/visual-studio-2012-professional-download.html
http://www.softwaremedia.com/development-tools/#Manufacturer Id=23&page_per_view=all

http://studentdiscounts.com/microsoft.aspx

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