I was interested in packaging some of my Access 2003 databases using the
Access Runtime. After searching around I was told via Microsoft's website
that I needed the VSTO and a full licensed copy of Access 2003 in order to
do
this. After spending money wastefully and installing the VSTO I still
cannot
package my Access databases. I then heard through a newsgroup that now
I'll
also need an MSDN subscription. If this is the case Microsoft has
committed
false advertising on their site as seen here:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/office/aa905403.aspx
Please tell me if this is the case so I can finally finish this project.
Also, since I opened the packaging, I can no longer get a refund on the
VSTO
and I hate throwing good money away, especially when Microsoft's
advertising
is clearly inaccurate.
If you google "Access 2003 developer extensions" you'll see others in my
similar plight. Unfortunately due to this principle I contacted a lawyer
who
I use frequently for business transactions and he did agree that this is
deceptive advertising and could be a potential class action lawsuit, as a
lawyer would advertise and seek out others burned similarly to recover
their
lost money purchasing the VSTO they didn't need.
