Can I build GDAL with MS Visual C++ 2005 Express Edition?
Yes, you can. It’s also possible to use GDAL libraries in applications developed using Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Express Edition. • Download and install Visual C++ 2005 Express Edition. Follow instructions presented on this website: • Download and install Microsoft Platform SDK. Also, follow these instructions carefully without omitting any of steps presented there: • Add following two paths to Include files in the Visual C++ IDE settings. Do it the same way as presented in Step 3 from the website above.