# For those who have already worked on earlier versions know very well the difference of Express edition, Professional Edition and Team edition. But for newcomers, here is the difference and download details.
Professional Edition.# Team and Professional editions are mostly preferred by organizations and firms and they are licensed one, and one needs to purchase a license and register a copy. But microsoft has provided an option to try this versions for 90 days so one can get used to the features before purchasing a copy even.
# To download Professional 90 Days Trial version you can visit http://www.microsoft.com/visualstudio/en-us/download.
Express Edition.
# Whereas Express editions are preferred by developers and individuals and it does not require any license or any charge to purchase a copy.
# To download Express edition you can visit http://www.microsoft.com/express/Web. System Requirements before installation:
# Supported Operating Systems:
* Windows XP SP3
* Windows Server 2003 SP2
* Windows Vista SP1 or later
* Windows Server 2008 (not supported on Server Core Role)
* Windows 7
* Windows Server 2008 R2 (not supported on Server Core Role) # Supported Architectures:
* x86
* x64
* ia64 (some features are not supported on ia64 for example, WPF) # Hardware Requirements:
* Recommended Minimum: Pentium 1 GHz or higher with 512 MB RAM or more
* x86 -- 850 MB min. Disk Space
* x64 -- 2 GB min. Disk Space Posted By : Team Innovative - Innovative Infosolutions
