We are pleased to announce the immediate availability of Visual Basic 5.0, Control Creation Edition beta. The Visual Basic Control Creation Edition beta is the latest member of the Visual Basic family. The remaining version 5.0 editions, Learning, Professional and Enterprise, will be available in 1997.

Freely downloadable now, the Visual Basic Control Creation Edition represents one of the most significant advances in programming tool technology - ever!

Five years ago, Visual Basic 1.0 forever changed the way Windows programs were created. By eliminating the need to learn C++ as well as the intricacies of how Windows works, Visual Basic has enabled millions of people to easily create applications for Windows. On October 28, 1996, development tool history has been made again. The Control Creation Edition does for Internet programming what the first version of Visual Basic did for Windows programming. The Visual Basic Control Creation Edition assists developers in creating fast, powerful ActiveX controls.

ActiveX controls represent the most widely used, most versatile component format available for the Windows platform. With the Control Creation Edition you will be quickly inventing new controls, customizing (subclassing) existing controls, or assembling multiple controls in creative new ways. Ideally suited for Internet transmission, the small and fast ActiveX controls produced by the Visual Basic Control Creation Edition are based on the new ActiveX Control Framework.

Be sure to visit the links below to get your free copy of the Visual Basic Control Creation Edition and accompanying documents.

	Download Visual Basic Control Creation Edition, Documentation, Or Samples
	Live Samples!
	FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
	Information On Signing Controls
	Feedback and Support
	Unsupported Samples
	For Web Masters Only
	Other Useful Resources