[Python-Dev] VC++ 2008 Express Edition now locked away?

[Chris Angelico]

On Thu, Mar 7, 2013 at 1:40 AM, Ezio Melotti <ezio.melotti at gmail.com> wrote:
> I did try a few weeks ago, when I had to download a copy of Windows
> for a project.  Long story short, after 30+ minutes and a number of
> confirmation emails I reached a point where I had a couple of new
> accounts on MSDN/Dreamspark, a "purchased" free copy of Windows in my
> e-cart, and some .exe I had to download in order to download and
> verify the purchased copy.  That's where I gave up.

That's the point where I'd start looking at peer-to-peer downloads.
These sorts of things are often available on torrent sites; once the
original publisher starts making life harder, third-party sources
become more attractive.

ChrisA