[Python-Dev] Visual studio 2005 express now free

[Neil Hodgson]

Martin v. Löwis:

> Apparently, the status of this changed right now: it seems that
> the 2003 compiler is not available anymore; the page now says
> that it was replaced with the 2005 compiler.
>
> Should we reconsider?

   I expect Microsoft means that Visual Studio Express will be
available free forever, not that you will always be able to download
Visual Studio 2005 Express. They normally only provide a particular
product version for a limited time after it has been superceded.

   Neil