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Re:Introducing ASP.NET vNext by Encosia on Monday May 12, 2014 @03:14PM (#7734821)
> 4) The .NET library itself is kinda unwieldy, and only becomes easier to work with if you invest in expensive tools (Visual Studio). In the OSS world, you may have to install a few freely-available tools first, but you get the first-class experience for no cost pretty much right away. In the editor of your choice.

The "Express" versions of Visual Studio have been available since 2005. You can install plugins/extensions in the Express SKU, but it's a solid option to get Intellisense and debugging for students, hobbyists, small shops, etc.

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Re:Introducing ASP.NET vNext by guiomie on Monday May 12, 2014 @06:48PM (#7735849)
I'm pretty sure you can't install " install plugins/extensions " in the expres editions of VS. Unless, Express SKU is something different ... ?
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Re:Introducing ASP.NET vNext by Encosia on Monday May 12, 2014 @08:04PM (#7736036)
You're right. I meant to say "can't" there (and apparently it's too late for me to edit that comment now).
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Re:Introducing ASP.NET vNext by pjc50 on Monday May 12, 2014 @03:51PM (#7735033)
.. however they're still Windows-only.
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