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Visual C++ Express Edition is a freely downloadable IDE and Compiler made by Microsoft Corporation . This edition does not include some of the features available in the more complete Standard, Professional, and Team Suite editions. Some common Software Libraries are missing -- specifically the Microsoft Foundation Class and Active Template Library (However, there is a workaround, see below) -- but it can still often be used effectively for making software at an enthusiast level, the target group for this Visual Studio edition. 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 . It is possible to use the Windows Server 2003 R2 Platform SDK (Free for download) with the IDE so MFC and ATL libraries are available to the user. Visual Basic 2005 Express 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. {Link without Title} EXTERNAL LINKS
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