Download Microsoft C/C++ compiler for use with Python 2.6/2.7 ASAP

[Christian Heimes]

> That's nice to know, but I personally don't have an MSDN subscription.
> Many scientists don't have access to development tools like VS2008.
> Many hobby developers don't have access expensive MSDN subscriptions.
> Many don't develop C personally, but just "needs a compiler" to build
> an extension with distutils. And for all of us not subscribing to
> MSDN, this is the only remaining source.

I agree, the situation isn't ideal. I see if I can get in contact with
Microsoft's open source team. Perhaps they can keep the download link to
VS 2008 EE working.

By the way lot's of universities participate in the MSDN Academy
Alliance program. Students, scientists and employees of the university
can get most MSDN packages.