[sldev] Which code drop to build on Windows with VS 2005 Express?

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Philippe Bossut wrote:
> I guess I could figure that one out too but, considering some past 
> comments on that list about issues with vc8, I'm wondering if I'm not 
> just going into a rat hole. May be I'm using the wrong compiler/code 
> drop/target combination. Here's what I'm using:
>    - Visual C++ 2005 Express Edition : should I just go and buy a Pro 
> version? I saw that LL is apparently still using 2003.

I use the SCons builder with Visual C++ Express 2005. It compiles clean.

>    - RC-1.18.6.4 drop: May be I should be using an older source drop?

If you use the project files, they may be outdated. I've seen updates 
posted for VS 2005.

>    - ReleaseNoOpt : should I build Release may be? Debug seems to be 
> the hardest to build (I'm building Release right now)

Sounds like your using the project files. You'll probably have to put 
the built files into one directory or set your env variables.