Re: 2003 v. 2005 studio - need some help, please.

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"matthewtec" <nixspam_matts_tech@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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I realize there are probably many discussions on these two... whether to
get now or wait or yadda yadda yadda.

My question is that I can continuing training on visual studio.net 2003,
and continue to learn and be able to be an experienced programmer.

And I fully realize that I'd obviously be missing out on some
functionality. However, in the actual phase of getting a job, does anyone
have any thoughts that would suggest I would get turned down my most
people if I haven't used 2005 / though proficient in 2003.

Obviously the reason is money... I have 2003. I'm on the broke side, and
I can currently study fine now.

I just don't want to get to every job offer and be told that no matter how
much and how efficient I am and how elegant my code is, that I can't be
given a job because I haven't been exposed to 2005?



I realize these are sometimes throw away questions when they come in, but
this is very important for me, and I would appreciate your honesty and
candor.

Thank you so very much.

In my opinion, you will find that lack of VS 2005 exposure/experience will
become more of a problem as time goes by. If you were seeking a job right
now, demonstrated proficiency with .NET Framework 1.1 and VS 2003 should be
OK. Six months from now? I'd predict more turndowns.
There is a free way to get some exposure to the new IDE and .NET 2.0.
Download and work with the free Express editions:

http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/express/

--
Peter [MVP Visual Developer]
Jack of all trades, master of none.


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