>Can anybody tell me whether Visual studio is having 5.0a or 5.0, If yes then, Are there any versions for Visual studios also, so that I can go for that particular version & be sure that I will get 5.0a.
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>Additionally, whenever I ask here in Middle East abt. 5.0a, they are saying there is no such version here..Maybe they are themselves not sure...
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>Can anybody clarify this, I want to actually buy 5.0a, but if there is not much diff. (price wise) in Visual Studio & 5.0a, I'll straight away go for that..

my visual studio 97 pro upgrade included 5.0a. i bought it in May ( or maybe June ) so i would think that ones that you buy now will have 5.0a as well.