LINQ is free?

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I realize a project in silverlight, my objective is use LINQ or NHibernate.
I can only software free, framework 3.5 is free... Linq is free?

My project is academic, just allow use software free...

Thanks!

Posted 13-Mar-09 0:39am

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Eslam Afifi · Answer 1 · 2009-03-13T04:05:00

Solution 1

Yes, Visual Studio Express is free even for commercial use.

From the FAQ[^]
Can I use Express Editions for commercial use?
Yes, there are no licensing restrictions for applications built using Visual Studio Express Editions.

Posted 13-Mar-09 4:05am

Eslam Afifi

Ravadre · Answer 2 · 2009-03-13T03:21:00

As far is I know, LINQ can be used in commercial software on the same basis as any other component of .NET framework. I think you just can't sell software compiled with compilers that are part of VS express, but that could change since I last time checked (and that was few years ago), so maybe someone will correct me if I'm wrong.