Contains the core setup files, uncompressed sample code for all Visual Studio products, and critical local configuration files. CD2 (Documentation):
Its primary value was providing a searchable help system (via .chm and .hlp files) during an era when high-speed internet was not ubiquitous. Modern Compatibility & Value Visual Studio 6 MSDN Library -CD1 and CD2-
A full installation of both CD1 and CD2 consumed roughly 1.2 GB of hard drive space. In 1999, that was a significant commitment, often requiring a dedicated partition. Contains the core setup files, uncompressed sample code