Yes but I was looking more...

I'm new to sql server, but developed an application with a db on Oracle 9i.

An optional client want the application, but on SQL Server 2005, so:

I've installed SQL Server 2005...

Per the breaking changes docs it does not exist however you could still run it check below for details.

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms143709(SQL.90).aspx

Full Text is very different in 2005 it is built in part of the relational engine you can auto populate so if you are upgrading drop all 2000 full text...

That depends on the platform in .NET...

I am glad to see you have resolved your problem.

If you put it in that folder and verified it you should be able to navigate to it in the drop down. If you still cannot find it ...

The actual question did you put both files in the Data sub folder of Microsoft SQL Server folder in programs because that is where you need to add it before...

Per Microsoft you must rebuild the Master check below for all you need.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/325335

It is in your tools menu and how to configure it you need to lookup Index tuning advisor configuration in Management Studio in the BOL. But you need to...

That could be related to the fact that most features in SQL Server Express and Developer edition are disabled by default. And the SQL Server team removed full text...

Here's an attempt to interest sql users in net:

'.NET Basics for the Database Developer: Take the Plunge'

http://www.devx.com/dbzone/Article/41440

I understand what you're saying but that was not my real point. A Point...

Your generalization is condescending because people are in a SQL forum you have the need to educate these users with .NET. If you will reference an article written...

I moderate most of the Microsoft .NET forums I choose to use on the...

I will only have problem if Microsoft is not providing code samples because if you know what you are doing you could modify their code for most needs. I...