Can I distribute MSDE 2000 with visual Studio 6.0 Enterprise Editi

Hello,
I have purchased Visual Studio 6.0 Enterprise Edition which has SQL 6.5
Server Developer Edition bundeled with it:
- Do I have the right to use and distribute MSDE 2000?
- Do I have the right to upgrade to SQL 2000 server? If so, which version
of SQL 2000 Server I can upgrade to and how can I get it?
- Do I have the right to upgrade to Visual Studio.NET. If so, which version
of visual studio.Net I can upgrade to and how can I get it?
Salah
Anytime you area dealing with licensing issues, you should always consult
your local Microsoft representation for an official answer. With that
disclaimer in mind, here's how I might answer you questions:
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Yes...MSDE is the free, redistributable version of SQL Server. See the
following for more information
http://www.microsoft.com/sql/msde/default.mspx
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Assuming that you've purchased a licensed version of one of the SQL Server
2000 Server editions, then yes, you may freely upgrade you databases to this
version. As to which version is right for you, that depends on what features
you need. Here's a matrix that may help you decide
http://www.microsoft.com/sql/evaluat...choosing.mspx.
[vbcol=seagreen]
Like SQL Server, assuming that you've purchased a licensed version of Visual
Studio.NET, then yes, you are free to upgrade you application. Also like my
answer for choosing a SQL Server version, choosing a version of Visual
Studio.NET depends on what features you need. The following URL may help
you decide
http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/pr.../default.aspx.
--Brian
(Please reply to the newsgroups only.)
"Salah" <Salah@.discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:625F0DAD-EB9D-4831-9A66-A6366815AB86@.microsoft.com...
> Hello,
> I have purchased Visual Studio 6.0 Enterprise Edition which has SQL 6.5
> Server Developer Edition bundeled with it:
> - Do I have the right to use and distribute MSDE 2000?
> - Do I have the right to upgrade to SQL 2000 server? If so, which version
> of SQL 2000 Server I can upgrade to and how can I get it?
> - Do I have the right to upgrade to Visual Studio.NET. If so, which
> version
> of visual studio.Net I can upgrade to and how can I get it?
> --
> Salah