   Visual C++ Express Edition
  Hello, I have one quick question.  I am downloading VC++ Express Edition right now, and I would like to know if it is capable of doing online games, and what are the big differences between express and the others?   
  Your first question makes no sense, as any compiler can be used to make online games.  Microsoft's Visual Studio webpages do a pretty good job of detailing the differences between the versions.  If their product matrix doesn't help you, then you probably don't need the features its talking about anyhow.CM   ;  Okay, thanks.  What I meant was can express interact with a global database instead of just one local one.   