Ah, but did you know that if you download the iso image, extract it and stuff, and install it that way, you will not be required to register. At least it's the case with 2005. ----- Original Message ----- From: inthaneelf To: programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2007 7:04 PM Subject: Re: VC Plus Plus 2008 Express the express versions are all free, no cost, they just want you to get with there other things, that's why the forced registration, the sign up also gives you access to some "free" stuff, and access to "discounted items" as well have a good one, inthane . For Blind Programming assistance, Information, Useful Programs, and Links to Jamal Mazrui's Text tutorial packages and Applications, visit me at: http://grabbag.alacorncomputer.com . to be able to view a simple programming project in several programming languages, visit the Fruit basket demo site at: http://fruitbasketdemo.alacorncomputer.com ----- Original Message ----- From: Dennis Brown To: ProgrammingBlind Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2007 6:21 AM Subject: VC Plus Plus 2008 Express Hi, Anyone know how much VC++ 2008 Express costs to register? Thanks, Dennis Brown